What do rooflight upstands & kerbs in Gateshead involve?
Thinking about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Gateshead? 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 North East homes have loft rooms that benefit from larger roof windows with blackout blinds. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
Gateshead is around 1 km from Newcastle upon Tyne, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Tyne and Wear, including the NE8 district.
Choices for your Gateshead project
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Insulated to avoid a cold bridge
- Built square to the rooflight size
What to check first
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
Consents for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Gateshead
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.
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Gateshead
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Gateshead, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
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.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Gateshead?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Gateshead?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
