Aluminium roof lanterns in Cardiff
Choosing an aluminium roof lantern for a house in Cardiff? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for Wales, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to CF10.
Price an aluminium roof lantern for Cardiff
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Aluminium roof lanterns for Cardiff homes
Slim, strong, thermally broken frames in powder-coated colours.
Winter daylight in Cardiff lasts about 7h 50m, against 16h 38m 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
- Won't rot, warp or need painting
- Thermally broken aluminium frames
Delivery and fitting in Cardiff
Delivery to CF10 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Cardiff can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to CF10 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Aluminium roof lantern prices for Cardiff
Guide prices for common aluminium roof lantern sizes, including 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 Cardiff
Wales sets its own energy standards for rooflights in the Welsh Approved Document L, so the Welsh figures apply rather than England's.
Check the Welsh permitted development rules with your council before ordering, particularly in conservation areas.
Building regulations in Cardiff are checked by your local authority building control team. Replacing a rooflight in an existing home is building work in Wales too. A competent person scheme installer can self-certify; otherwise building control should be notified.
Sources: Approved Documents (Wales), Planning Portal · Planning permission, GOV.WALES
Questions from Cardiff
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.
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 Cardiff?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your county or county borough council before ordering.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Cardiff?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for CF10.