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Hayling Island · PO11 · Hampshire

Rooflight upstands & kerbs in Hayling Island

An upstand is the timber kerb a flat-roof rooflight sits on, and most fitting problems start there. Each maker sets the kerb size, the minimum height above the finished roof and whether the kerb should be level or built to a fall. We build upstands in Hayling Island to those figures for the rooflight you have chosen, insulate the faces that need it and dress the roof membrane up and over so the kerb is weathertight. Every job is quoted in writing first.

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

Guide prices in Hayling Island

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 Hayling Island we cover

Distance is rarely the deciding factor. A roof in Emsworth, 5 miles from Hayling Island, gets the same survey, the same written quote and the same fitting process as one in PO11, PO4 and PO3. What changes the price is the job itself: size of unit, roof type, access and lifting. Havant, around 5 miles out, is treated the same way.

What the job includes

  • Kerb sized from the maker's drawing, internal and external dimensions both checked
  • Diagonals measured so the kerb is square before anything sits on it
  • Insulation fitted to the upstand faces to limit heat loss
  • Energy limit for site-built kerbs — We insulate upstands to meet the limit for site-built upstands, which is 0.35 W/m²K in England and Wales.
  • Roof covering compatibility — We check what the roof is covered in before choosing how the membrane meets the kerb.

From arrival to clean-up

On the day, the fitters check the opening and the roof deck around it, then cut and fix treated timber to the maker's kerb size, square and level, with any fall the rooflight needs built in. Insulation goes on the faces that need it, and the roof membrane is turned up and dressed so the kerb is weathertight before anyone leaves. Most upstand jobs take half a day to a day.

Planning, building control and Hayling Island

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.

What to send for a quick quote

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 PO11 and we will come back with a quote or a survey date.

Common questions in Hayling Island

Can you remove and dispose of the old rooflight?

Yes. Taking out the old unit is part of any replacement job, and it leaves with the rest of the waste unless you ask to keep it. Old domes, glass and frames go through proper waste routes. If removal turns up a rotten kerb or damaged decking, we show you what we have found and agree the repair with you before going any further.

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 cover Hayling Island?

Yes. Fitters travel to addresses in Hayling Island and the surrounding districts, including PO11. We do not run an office there; the survey and the fitting happen at your property. A few island and remote postcodes are covered by arrangement; if yours is one, we confirm travel and dates before quoting.

Questions before you commit? Send them over with your Hayling Island postcode and we will answer them plainly, with a quote alongside.

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Upstands & kerbs in Hayling Island

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

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