Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Selby: what is involved?
Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Selby means insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. We cover the YO8 district and the rest of North Yorkshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Conservation areas and stone villages across Yorkshire often call for conservation rooflights in slate or stone-slate roofs. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
From Selby to Goole, Pontefract and York, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Specification options
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Built square to the rooflight size
- Fixings and falls agreed with the rooflight maker
Before you order: points to check
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
Do you need permission in Selby?
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. 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.
What do rooflight upstands & kerbs cost in Selby?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the YO8 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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 Selby
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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.
What roof coverings do you work with?
Single-ply, EPDM, felt, GRP and liquid-applied systems — or we coordinate with your roofer.
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.
Is the survey in Selby free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Selby?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Selby and across North Yorkshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
