Rooflight upstands & kerbs for Oundle: the essentials
We handle rooflight upstands & kerbs across Northamptonshire, including Oundle. In short: insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
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. Think of rooflight upstands & kerbs for new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
Oundle sits about 15 km from Corby and 18 km from Peterborough, and we cover the whole PE8 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in Oundle
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Built square to the rooflight size
- Fixings and falls agreed with the rooflight maker
Things we check at survey
- 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
Planning, building control and Oundle
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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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.
Guide prices for Oundle
Guide prices for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Oundle 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Oundle, 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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Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Oundle: questions
What roof coverings do you work with?
Single-ply, EPDM, felt, GRP and liquid-applied systems — or we coordinate with your roofer.
Does every rooflight need an upstand?
Flat and dome rooflights do. Pitched roof windows use flashing kits instead.
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.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Oundle?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Oundle and across Northamptonshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Oundle?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
