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Tottenham · N17 · Greater London

Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Tottenham

Building an upstand in Tottenham 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

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.

Areas around Tottenham we cover

Jobs across N17, N18 and N15 are part of our normal cover for Tottenham. We are not an office on the high street. Our fitting teams come out to the property from wherever they are working that week. Neighbouring places such as Edmonton and Harringay are covered on the same terms, so a house on the edge of town is no harder to book than one in the centre.

On the day, we cover

  • Roof membrane turned up, bonded and finished at the kerb top
  • Treated timber frame fixed down to the deck and joists
  • Insulation fitted to the upstand faces to limit heat loss
  • Fall built in or level — We confirm whether your rooflight needs the kerb to provide a fall or should sit level.
  • Roof covering compatibility — We check what the roof is covered in before choosing how the membrane meets the kerb.

How a fitting day runs

The fitters measure twice before cutting: the opening, the rooflight's kerb size and the finished roof level. The kerb is built, packed level or to the maker's fall, insulated and weathered into the roof covering. You are left with an upstand ready for the rooflight, and a note of the sizes it was built to.

Regulations for Tottenham properties

England's rules in short: permitted development usually covers a rooflight on a house roof provided it doesn't stick out more than 0.15 m or rise above the ridge, though a listed building always needs consent and some streets have Article 4 directions. Building regulations apply to new openings, and replacements go through building control; as we are not registered with a competent person scheme, we use a building notice and show the fee on the quote. The energy limit for rooflights in existing homes is 2.2 W/m²K, and the 2026 Approved Document L, in force from 24 March 2027, keeps that figure.

Getting a price from photos

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 N17 and we will come back with a quote or a survey date.

Common questions in Tottenham

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.

How does payment work?

Payment terms are set out on your written quote before you accept it. Depending on the job, that may mean a deposit, stage payments for larger work, or payment on completion. The contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, part of the S&K Group. Nothing is added without your agreement: if something unexpected comes up, we discuss it and agree any change before carrying on.

Do you make good inside after fitting?

Yes, where the quote includes it. Internal finishing usually means lining the reveal with plasterboard, taping or skimming, and fitting trim where it meets the ceiling. Some people prefer their own plasterer or decorator to finish off, which is fine. The written quote spells out exactly where our work stops, so nobody is left guessing about who does what once the unit is in.

Send a few photos and your N17 postcode, and we will put together a written quote for the job.

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Upstands & kerbs in Tottenham

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

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