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Rooflights in flat roofs across Isle of Anglesey

Across Isle of Anglesey, as everywhere, most rooflight leaks start at a low or poorly finished upstand rather than at the glazing. When we fit a rooflight or lantern as part of a flat roof job, the opening, the kerb, the membrane and the joint with the frame are all done together and checked before we leave.

Rubber membrane being dressed up the timber upstand of a new flat rooflightComputer-generated example image
Guide price
£2,750–£4,800
Survey
Free for new and replacement roofs
Quote
Fixed, in writing
Coverage
England, Wales, Scotland, NI

Isle of Anglesey at a glance

Largest towns
Holyhead
Postcode areas
LL
Building control
Isle of Anglesey County Council
Neighbouring areas
Gwynedd · Conwy · Denbighshire · Flintshire
Guide price region
Wales (−8% on West Midlands rates)

How much does a rooflight upstand cost in Isle of Anglesey?

Guide prices including VAT at Wales rates. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.

JobGuide price inc VAT
Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand£2,750–£4,800
Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation£2,600–£4,500
Extension (20 m²), EPDM with sedum green roof£4,050–£7,450

Which flat roofs are common in Isle of Anglesey?

Flat roofs in Isle of Anglesey sit on terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms, 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions and low-rise post-war blocks of flats. Wales averages roughly 1,460 mm of rain a year, among the wettest in Britain, so we design for steady run-off: proper falls, clear outlets and upstands well above the finished roof. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.

Building regulations in Wales

Welsh guidance is that most re-roofing needs building control approval, so it's worth checking whenever more than a quarter of a roof is replaced or repaired. Renovated roofs are upgraded to around 0.16 W/m²K where feasible, and new extension roofs are built to 0.13 W/m²K under the Welsh Approved Document L. In Isle of Anglesey the application goes to Isle of Anglesey County Council. More on the rules.

Should I choose a fixed or an opening rooflight, or a lantern?

Choose a fixed rooflight if you only want daylight, an opening one if the room needs ventilation, and a lantern if you want a raised, pitched glazed feature over a larger space.

  • Fixed flat rooflights are the simplest and usually the cheapest option. They have the fewest moving seals, and the upstand detail is straightforward.
  • Opening rooflights can be manual or electric, and electric units often include a rain sensor that closes them automatically. They need a power supply planned in before the ceiling is finished. Some are designed as hatches to give access to the roof.
  • Roof lanterns have a framed, pitched glazed top that brings in more light and adds height to the room. They are heavier and larger, so the upstand has to be strong, level and square, and the joists around the opening may need strengthening.

Whatever you choose, it helps to settle on the unit before the roof is built, so the upstand can be made to the maker's sizes. If you've already chosen one, we build the upstand to suit it.

How long does a rooflight upstand last?

A properly built, insulated upstand with waterproofing dressed to the maker's details should last as long as the roof covering around it. The rooflight's own seals and opening parts may need attention sooner.

Upstands fail early when they are too low, poorly insulated or built on a deck that moves. Keeping the area around the rooflight clear of leaves and debris, checking the corners after storms from a safe position and cleaning the glazing gently all help. Never lean on or stand on a rooflight: most are fragile, and the roof around them should be treated as fragile too. The maintenance guide covers routine checks.

Which towns in Isle of Anglesey do we cover?

Rooflights in flat roofs in Isle of Anglesey: questions

Which towns in Isle of Anglesey do you cover?

All of Isle of Anglesey. The main towns have their own pages below, and if yours isn't listed we still cover it: send your postcode and we'll confirm.

How much does a rooflight upstand cost in Isle of Anglesey?

£2,750–£4,800 for a 20 m² insulated EPDM extension roof with one rooflight upstand, at Wales guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.

Which postcode areas do you cover in Isle of Anglesey?

All of Isle of Anglesey, including the LL postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.

Do you supply rooflights and lanterns?

We fit rooflights and lanterns as part of a flat roof job, but we don't sell them as a separate product. If you've chosen a unit, we'll build the upstand to suit it.

Can a rooflight be added to an existing flat roof?

Yes, if the structure allows it. The opening is cut, the joists are trimmed and an upstand is built and waterproofed into the existing covering. On an older roof, it is often better to do it as part of a replacement.

Can I walk on a flat rooflight?

No, unless it is a unit specifically designed and rated for foot traffic. Treat standard rooflights and the roof around them as fragile.

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