What do rooflight upstands & kerbs in Hebburn involve?
For Hebburn homes and buildings we offer rooflight upstands & kerbs: insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Older flat-roofed extensions in the North East are often due a new roof covering — the right time to upgrade the rooflight too. Think of rooflight upstands & kerbs for roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Hebburn sits about 2 km from Jarrow and 2 km from Wallsend, and we cover the whole NE31 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Correct height above the finished roof
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
Before you order: points to check
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
Planning, building control and Hebburn
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. 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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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 Hebburn?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Hebburn, 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 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Hebburn, 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 Hebburn: questions
What roof coverings do you work with?
Single-ply, EPDM, felt, GRP and liquid-applied systems — or we coordinate with your roofer.
Can an old upstand be reused?
If it is sound, square, insulated and the right size. Often it is cheaper to rebuild than adapt.
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.
How do I book a survey in Hebburn?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Hebburn?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Hebburn and across Tyne and Wear. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
