Aluminium roof lanterns in Preston
Buy aluminium roof lanterns for homes in Preston and across Lancashire. 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 PR1 address.
Price an aluminium roof lantern for Preston
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Aluminium roof lanterns for Preston homes
Slim, strong, thermally broken frames in powder-coated colours.
Winter daylight in Preston lasts about 7h 25m, against 17h 06m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Slim bars for more glass and sky
- Won't rot, warp or need painting
- Different colours inside and out
Delivery and fitting in Preston
Delivery to PR1 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 PR1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to PR1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Aluminium roof lantern prices for Preston
Guide prices for common aluminium roof lantern sizes, including 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 Preston
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 Preston 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 Preston
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Preston?
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 Preston?
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.