What do rooflight upstands & kerbs in Hinckley involve?
Thinking about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Hinckley? 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.
Midlands housing is a mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, and rear kitchen extensions with flat rooflights are a common upgrade. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
We work across Leicestershire, including Hinckley, and in neighbouring towns such as Nuneaton and Bedworth. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Hinckley
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Matched to your roof covering
- Built square to the rooflight size
Things we check at survey
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
Consents for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Hinckley
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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.
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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Hinckley
Guide prices for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Hinckley 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Hinckley 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Hinckley: 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.
Does every rooflight need an upstand?
Flat and dome rooflights do. Pitched roof windows use flashing kits instead.
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Hinckley?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Hinckley and across Leicestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Hinckley free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
