What do rooflight upstands & kerbs in Shanklin involve?
Our rooflight upstands & kerbs service in Shanklin covers insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Think of rooflight upstands & kerbs for roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Shanklin is around 12 km from Newport, Isle of Wight, and we survey and fit throughout that part of the Isle of Wight, including the PO37 district.
What you can choose
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
- Built square to the rooflight size
Things we check at survey
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
Consents for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Shanklin
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Shanklin
Guide prices for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Shanklin are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large or raised upstand | £715 – £1,195 | £595 – £995 |
| Standard insulated upstand Typical | £475 – £715 | £395 – £595 |
| Small upstand on new roof | £355 – £475 | £295 – £395 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Shanklin address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
What roof coverings do you work with?
Single-ply, EPDM, felt, GRP and liquid-applied systems — or we coordinate with your roofer.
Can an old upstand be reused?
If it is sound, square, insulated and the right size. Often it is cheaper to rebuild than adapt.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Shanklin?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Will I need planning permission in Shanklin?
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof.
