How we approach rooflight upstands & kerbs in Coventry
For Coventry 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 terraced streets in Midlands towns often have back additions and side passages that suit a ridge rooflight or long flat rooflight. In Coventry, as anywhere, rooflight upstands & kerbs are the usual choice for new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
Neighbouring towns include Kenilworth (8 km) and Bedworth (9 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Matched to your roof covering
- Fixings and falls agreed with the rooflight maker
Things we check at survey
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
Planning and building rules for Coventry
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do rooflight upstands & kerbs cost in Coventry?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Coventry address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
Neighbouring towns
More we do in Coventry
Common questions
Does every rooflight need an upstand?
Flat and dome rooflights do. Pitched roof windows use flashing kits instead.
What roof coverings do you work with?
Single-ply, EPDM, felt, GRP and liquid-applied systems — or we coordinate with your roofer.
Why is my rooflight cold around the edge?
Usually an uninsulated upstand. Insulating the kerb and lining the reveal fixes most cold spots.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Coventry?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Coventry and across the West Midlands. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Coventry?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
