How we approach rooflight upstands & kerbs in Stourbridge
Our rooflight upstands & kerbs service in Stourbridge covers insulated kerbs built and waterproofed to suit your rooflight. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
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 new flat-roof openings and rooflight replacements.
Neighbouring towns include Brierley Hill (3 km) and Kingswinford (5 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Options we can specify in Stourbridge
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Built square to the rooflight size
- Correct height above the finished roof
What to check first
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
- Membrane compatibility with the rooflight's sealants
Do you need permission in Stourbridge?
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.
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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Stourbridge
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Stourbridge, 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the DY8 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Neighbouring towns
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Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Stourbridge: 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.
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.
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 Stourbridge?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Stourbridge?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Stourbridge and across the West Midlands. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
