Rooflight upstands & kerbs for Droitwich: the essentials
We handle rooflight upstands & kerbs across Worcestershire, including Droitwich. 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. Rooflight upstands & kerbs suit roofs where the old kerb is low, cold or leaking.
Droitwich sits about 10 km from Bromsgrove and 10 km from Worcester, and we cover the whole WR9 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in Droitwich
- Upstands to suit single-ply, felt, GRP or liquid roofs
- Timber upstands with insulation
- Proprietary insulated kerbs
- Internal plaster-box linings
- Raised upstands for deep green or ballasted roofs
- Built square to the rooflight size
- Membrane dressed up and sealed
What to check first
- Minimum upstand height is set by the rooflight manufacturer — commonly 150 mm above the finished roof
- Upstand size must match the unit within a tight tolerance
Planning and building rules for Droitwich
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Droitwich
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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- 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 Droitwich
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Common 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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Droitwich?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you offer rooflight upstands & kerbs in Droitwich?
Yes. We carry out rooflight upstands & kerbs in Droitwich and across Worcestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
