Rooflight upstands & kerbs for Wigston: the essentials
For Wigston homes and buildings we offer rooflight upstands & kerbs: insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Older terraced streets in Midlands towns often have back additions and side passages that suit a ridge rooflight or long flat rooflight. Think of rooflight upstands & kerbs for roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Wigston sits about 3 km from Oadby and 7 km from Leicester, and we cover the whole LE18 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Wigston project
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
- Fixings and falls agreed with the rooflight maker
Before you order: points to check
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
Planning, building control and Wigston
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do rooflight upstands & kerbs cost in Wigston?
Guide prices for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Wigston 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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs near Wigston
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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 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 Wigston?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Wigston free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
