What do rooflight upstands & kerbs in Leicester involve?
Our rooflight upstands & kerbs service in Leicester 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.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
We cover all of Leicester and the LE1 district, and nearby Oadby and Wigston.
Choices for your Leicester project
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Correct height above the finished roof
- Fixings and falls agreed with the rooflight maker
What to check first
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
Do you need permission in Leicester?
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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs prices in Leicester
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Leicester, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Leicester, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
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.
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
Can I build the upstand myself?
Your builder can, to our drawing. We check it before the rooflight is fitted, because the unit must sit square and level.
How do I book a survey in Leicester?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Leicester?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
