How we approach rooflight upstands & kerbs in Dudley
Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Dudley means insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. We cover the DY1 district and the rest of the West Midlands, with a survey before any price is fixed.
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. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Neighbouring towns include Brierley Hill (3 km) and Tipton (3 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Options we can specify in Dudley
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Upstand repairs and rebuilds
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Fixings and falls agreed with the rooflight maker
- Correct height above the finished roof
Things we check at survey
- Insulation continuity around the upstand affects condensation
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
Consents for rooflight upstands & kerbs in Dudley
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. 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.
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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do rooflight upstands & kerbs cost in Dudley?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Dudley, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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.
- 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.
Rooflight upstands & kerbs near Dudley
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Common 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.
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.
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 Dudley?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Dudley and across the West Midlands. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Dudley?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
