What do rooflight upstands & kerbs in Margate involve?
Thinking about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Margate? The short answer: insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. In Margate, as anywhere, rooflight upstands & kerbs are the usual choice for roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Margate sits about 5 km from Broadstairs and 6 km from Ramsgate, and we cover the whole CT9 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Correct height above the finished roof
- Built square to the rooflight size
What to check first
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
Do you need permission in Margate?
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs prices in Margate
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Margate, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Margate, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
Can an old upstand be reused?
If it is sound, square, insulated and the right size. Often it is cheaper to rebuild than adapt.
What roof coverings do you work with?
Single-ply, EPDM, felt, GRP and liquid-applied systems — or we coordinate with your roofer.
How high should a rooflight upstand be?
High enough to meet the rooflight manufacturer's minimum above the finished roof surface — commonly 150 mm. On roofs with deep finishes, such as green roofs, it needs to be taller.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Margate?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Margate free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
