Rooflight upstands & kerbs for Stratford-upon-Avon: the essentials
We handle rooflight upstands & kerbs across Warwickshire, including Stratford-upon-Avon. In short: insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Many Midlands semis have had a single-storey rear extension added, and a larger flat rooflight or lantern is often the change that makes it feel finished. In Stratford-upon-Avon, as anywhere, rooflight upstands & kerbs are the usual choice for new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
We work across Warwickshire, including Stratford-upon-Avon, and in neighbouring towns such as Alcester and Warwick. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
What you can choose
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Built square to the rooflight size
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
What to check first
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
Consents for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Stratford-upon-Avon
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do rooflight upstands & kerbs cost in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Stratford-upon-Avon, 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.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about rooflight upstands & kerbs in Stratford-upon-Avon
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
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.
Is the survey in Stratford-upon-Avon free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Can you work alongside my builder in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
