Aluminium roof lanterns in Luton
Choosing an aluminium roof lantern for a house in Luton? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to LU1.
Price an aluminium roof lantern for Luton
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Aluminium roof lanterns for Luton homes
Slim, strong, thermally broken frames in powder-coated colours.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.6° high over Luton, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Larger sizes than uPVC can reach
- Won't rot, warp or need painting
- Slim bars for more glass and sky
Delivery and fitting in Luton
Your quote includes delivery to Luton at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Luton can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to LU1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Aluminium roof lantern prices for Luton
Guide prices for common aluminium roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,295–£1,495£1,079 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £1,995–£2,295£1,662 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,095–£4,795£3,412 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in a stock colour. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Luton
England's Approved Document L caps the U-value of new or replacement rooflights in existing homes at 2.2 W/m²K, calculated with the glass horizontal.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Luton are checked by your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. Replacing a rooflight in an existing home is building work. Installers registered with a competent person scheme can self-certify; otherwise building control must be involved.
Sources: Approved Document L, GOV.UK · Planning Portal
Questions from Luton
Do aluminium lanterns get cold and drip?
Thermally broken frames are designed to reduce cold bridging. Condensation can still form if a room is very humid and poorly ventilated, which is why kitchens and bathrooms need extract ventilation.
Can I paint an aluminium lantern later?
It can be repainted with suitable systems, but it is far better to choose the right powder-coated colour at the start.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Luton?
With the midsummer sun about 61.6° high at noon, roof glass in Luton gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Luton?
Your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.