Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Market Drayton: what is involved?
Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Market Drayton means insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. We cover the TF9 district and the rest of Shropshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
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 new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
We work across Shropshire, including Market Drayton, and in neighbouring towns such as Whitchurch and Newcastle-under-Lyme. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Correct height above the finished roof
- Built square to the rooflight size
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 Market Drayton?
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.
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. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do rooflight upstands & kerbs cost in Market Drayton?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Market Drayton, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Market Drayton address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs near Market Drayton
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Common questions
Does every rooflight need an upstand?
Flat and dome rooflights do. Pitched roof windows use flashing kits instead.
Can an old upstand be reused?
If it is sound, square, insulated and the right size. Often it is cheaper to rebuild than adapt.
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
Is the survey in Market Drayton free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Market Drayton?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
