Aluminium roof lanterns in Long Eaton
We supply aluminium roof lanterns to Long Eaton (NG10) and the rest of Derbyshire: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price an aluminium roof lantern for Long Eaton
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Aluminium roof lanterns for Long Eaton homes
Slim, strong, thermally broken frames in powder-coated colours.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 60.5° high over Long Eaton, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Slim bars for more glass and sky
- Different colours inside and out
- Won't rot, warp or need painting
Delivery and fitting in Long Eaton
Your quote includes delivery to Long Eaton at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Long Eaton before quoting.
Delivery to NG10 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Aluminium roof lantern prices for Long Eaton
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 |
| 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 Long Eaton
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.
On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.
Building regulations in Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton
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.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Long Eaton?
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 I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Long Eaton?
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.