Aluminium roof lanterns in Gateshead
We supply aluminium roof lanterns to Gateshead (NE8) and the rest of Tyne and Wear: 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 Gateshead
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Aluminium roof lanterns for Gateshead homes
Slim, strong, thermally broken frames in powder-coated colours.
On the shortest day Gateshead gets about 7h 10m of daylight, with the sun only 11.6° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Slim bars for more glass and sky
- Durable powder-coated finish
- Larger sizes than uPVC can reach
Delivery and fitting in Gateshead
Delivery to NE8 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Gateshead can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to NE8 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Aluminium roof lantern prices for Gateshead
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 |
| 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 |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,295–£2,695£1,912 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 Gateshead
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
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 Gateshead 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 Gateshead
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Gateshead?
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 NE8.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Gateshead?
With the midsummer sun about 58.5° high at noon, roof glass in Gateshead gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.