How we approach rooflight upstands & kerbs in Nottingham
Thinking about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Nottingham? The short answer: insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Older terraced streets in Midlands towns often have back additions and side passages that suit a ridge rooflight or long flat rooflight. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
We cover all of Nottingham and the NG1 district, and nearby West Bridgford and Arnold.
What you can choose
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Correct height above the finished roof
- Fixings and falls agreed with the rooflight maker
What to check first
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
Consents for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Nottingham
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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 Nottingham
Guide prices for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Nottingham 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the NG1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Nottingham, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Nottingham: questions
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 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 I need to be at home for the survey in Nottingham?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Nottingham?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
