Rooflights in flat roofs across Tyne and Wear

Guide price

£2,800–£4,850

Survey

Free for new and replacement roofs

Quote

Fixed, in writing

Coverage

England, Wales, Scotland, NI

How much does a rooflight upstand cost in Tyne and Wear?

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

Which flat roofs are common in Tyne and Wear?

Flat roofs in Tyne and Wear sit on terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms, bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers and 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions. England averages roughly 870 mm of rain a year; the North East is drier than the west but cold and windy near the coast, so wind uplift and freeze-thaw are in the specification. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.

Building regulations in England

Replacing more than half of a roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so it is insulated to current standards and notified to building control. Renovated roofs over heated rooms are insulated to around 0.16 W/m²K where that's feasible, and new extension roofs are built to 0.15 W/m²K. In Tyne and Wear the application goes to Newcastle City Council, Sunderland City Council, South Tyneside Council and 2 other councils. More on the rules.

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.

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.

Which towns in Tyne and Wear do we cover?

• Newcastle upon Tyne
• Sunderland
• South Shields
• Washington
• Wallsend
• Newburn
• Whitley Bay
• Houghton-Le-Spring
• Felling
• Jarrow
• Gosforth
• Whickham
• Blaydon-on-Tyne

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