Aluminium roof lanterns in Bootle
From a small lantern over a hallway to a long one above a kitchen island, we quote aluminium roof lanterns for Bootle homes to the exact kerb size, with glass and colour choices set out clearly before you commit.
Price an aluminium roof lantern for Bootle
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Aluminium roof lanterns for Bootle homes
Slim, strong, thermally broken frames in powder-coated colours.
At 53.47°N, Bootle sees roughly 7h 28m of daylight in late December and 17h 02m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Larger sizes than uPVC can reach
- Durable powder-coated finish
- Thermally broken aluminium frames
Delivery and fitting in Bootle
Delivery to L20 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Bootle can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to L20 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Aluminium roof lantern prices for Bootle
Typical guide prices for aluminium roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 Bootle
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 Bootle 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 Bootle
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.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Bootle?
With the midsummer sun about 60.0° high at noon, roof glass in Bootle gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Bootle?
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.