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Feltham · TW14 · Greater London

Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Feltham

Building an upstand in Feltham starts with the rooflight's own drawing, not a standard size. The kerb has to match the unit's internal dimensions, stand high enough above the finished roof for water to run off, and be level or pitched as the maker asks. We set the timber out to those figures, check the diagonals, insulate and weather it. If the rooflight is not on site yet, send us its make and model so the kerb is built for it.

Guide price from £245 · Labour and materials, rooflight not included

Guide prices in Feltham

Timber upstand

£245 – £445including VAT at 20%

Treated timber kerb built square and level to the maker's size

Insulated upstand

£445 – £845including VAT at 20%

Kerb with insulation and the roof membrane turned up and dressed

Large or with trimming

£845 – £1,445including VAT at 20%

Bigger kerbs or where joists need trimming first

Guide ranges for labour and materials, rooflight not included. Your price is fixed in a written quote after we have seen photos or surveyed. Scaffold, access towers or a crane are priced separately if the job needs them, and building control fees, where a job needs them, are shown as their own line.

Coverage in and around Feltham

Fitters travel to the job, so the address is what counts. In Feltham that means postcode districts TW14, TW13 and TW4, and the same teams can just as easily take on work in Hanworth, about 2 miles away, or Ashford at roughly 2 miles. Survey and fitting dates are offered according to fitter availability, and travel is built into the quote rather than added later.

Included in the work

  • Fall built into the kerb where the rooflight needs one
  • Diagonals measured so the kerb is square before anything sits on it
  • Kerb sized from the maker's drawing, internal and external dimensions both checked
  • Roof covering compatibility — We check what the roof is covered in before choosing how the membrane meets the kerb.
  • Fall built in or level — We confirm whether your rooflight needs the kerb to provide a fall or should sit level.

A typical installation day

Building an upstand starts with the rooflight's own drawing: its kerb size, height above the finished roof and fall. The team sets the timber out to those figures, checks the diagonals, insulates the outer faces and dresses the membrane up and over. If the rooflight is going on the same day, it is fitted next; if not, the kerb is protected until it does.

Planning and building rules in England

Two sets of rules matter in England. Planning: a rooflight on a house is normally permitted development if it projects no more than 0.15 m and stays below the highest part of the roof, but flats, listed buildings and Article 4 areas need checking. Building regulations: new openings need approval for the structure and energy performance, and a replacement is a controlled fitting. We are not registered with a competent person scheme, so we notify replacements to building control with a building notice and put the council's fee on the quote.

Help us quote accurately

What we cannot see, we have to guess, and guesses make quotes wider. So the more you send, the tighter the price. Useful: shots from the roof or garden, shots from the room underneath, a rough width and length, the roof finish, any access problems, and the product page if you have already ordered. Add the property postcode around TW14 and we will come back with a quote or a survey date.

Common questions in Feltham

Can you fit a rooflight in winter or when it is raining?

Yes, within limits. Cold is less of a problem than wet, because membranes, primers and sealants need a dry surface to bond. We plan fitting days around the forecast and may move a date if heavy rain is due. If the roof has to be opened up, it is not left overnight without a temporary weather seal, so the room below stays dry while the work is finished.

What is included in the price?

The written quote lists it line by line. Typically that covers fitting labour, fixings, sealants, membrane or flashing materials, any upstand work, internal finishing if agreed, and taking away the waste. For supply and fit, the unit itself is included too. Scaffold, lifting gear and any third-party fees, where needed, are shown separately so you can see what each part of the job costs.

Do I need planning permission for a rooflight in Feltham?

Often not. Many rooflights fall under permitted development, provided they do not project beyond the national limit and meet the other conditions that apply in England. Conservation areas, listed buildings and some flats are different and may need consent. Because the rules depend on the property, we confirm what is likely to apply at your address and point you to the planning authority where an application is needed.

Ask for a quote for your Feltham roof. Survey dates are offered based on fitter availability once you are happy with the price.

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Upstands & kerbs in Feltham

Send photos and rough sizes, or ask for a survey for install work. One fixed written price before anything starts.

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