Aluminium roof lanterns in Saltash
Planning an extension in Saltash? An aluminium roof lantern is one of the quickest ways to bring daylight into the middle of the room. Use the configurator for a guide price, then send your kerb size for a fixed quote and delivery date.
Price an aluminium roof lantern for Saltash
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Aluminium roof lanterns for Saltash homes
Slim, strong, thermally broken frames in powder-coated colours.
Winter daylight in Saltash lasts about 8h 00m, against 16h 26m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Larger sizes than uPVC can reach
- Slim bars for more glass and sky
- Different colours inside and out
Delivery and fitting in Saltash
Your quote includes delivery to Saltash at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Saltash can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to PL12 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Aluminium roof lantern prices for Saltash
What aluminium roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £1,995–£2,295£1,662 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,295–£2,695£1,912 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,195–£3,695£2,662 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 Saltash
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 Saltash 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 Saltash
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 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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Saltash?
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Saltash?
Yes. Delivery to Saltash (PL12) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.