Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Melton Mowbray: what is involved?
Our rooflight upstands & kerbs service in Melton Mowbray 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.
Many Midlands semis have had a single-storey rear extension added, and a larger flat rooflight or lantern is often the change that makes it feel finished. Think of rooflight upstands & kerbs for roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
We work across Leicestershire, including Melton Mowbray, and in neighbouring towns such as Oakham and Loughborough. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
What you can choose
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Built square to the rooflight size
- Insulated to avoid a cold bridge
Before you order: points to check
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
Planning, building control and Melton Mowbray
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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs prices in Melton Mowbray
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Melton Mowbray, 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the LE13 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
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.
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.
How do I book a survey in Melton Mowbray?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Melton Mowbray?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Melton Mowbray and across Leicestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
