How we approach rooflight upstands & kerbs in Felling
Thinking about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Felling? 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.
Coastal exposure along the North East means we look closely at frame finishes and seals. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
We work across Tyne and Wear, including Felling, and in neighbouring towns such as Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Felling project
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Built square to the rooflight size
- Matched to your roof covering
Things we check at survey
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
Planning and building rules for Felling
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do rooflight upstands & kerbs cost in Felling?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Felling, 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the NE10 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Felling: 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.
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.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Felling?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Felling and across Tyne and Wear. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Felling?
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.
