Aluminium roof lanterns in Cambridge
Buy aluminium roof lanterns for homes in Cambridge and across Cambridgeshire. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your CB1 address.
Price an aluminium roof lantern for Cambridge
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Aluminium roof lanterns for Cambridge homes
Slim, strong, thermally broken frames in powder-coated colours.
Winter daylight in Cambridge lasts about 7h 42m, against 16h 46m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Won't rot, warp or need painting
- Different colours inside and out
- Thermally broken aluminium frames
Delivery and fitting in Cambridge
Delivery to CB1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for CB1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to CB1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Aluminium roof lantern prices for Cambridge
What aluminium roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc 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 Cambridge
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.
Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.
Building regulations in Cambridge 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 Cambridge
Will the colour fade?
Polyester powder coatings are designed for outdoor use and hold their colour well. Coastal sites benefit from occasional washing to remove salt deposits.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Cambridge?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your district, borough or unitary council before ordering.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Cambridge?
With the midsummer sun about 61.2° high at noon, roof glass in Cambridge gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.