How we approach rooflight upstands & kerbs in Taunton
Thinking about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Taunton? 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.
Many South West towns mix Georgian and Victorian terraces with modern estates, so the right product differs street by street. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Taunton is around 65 km from Bath, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Somerset, including the TA1 district.
Choices for your Taunton project
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Built square to the rooflight size
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
Before you order: points to check
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
Do you need permission in Taunton?
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.
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. 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.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs prices in Taunton
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Taunton, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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 Taunton address.
- 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Taunton
Can an old upstand be reused?
If it is sound, square, insulated and the right size. Often it is cheaper to rebuild than adapt.
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.
What roof coverings do you work with?
Single-ply, EPDM, felt, GRP and liquid-applied systems — or we coordinate with your roofer.
Will I need planning permission in Taunton?
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.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Taunton?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Taunton and across Somerset. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
