Aluminium roof lanterns in Wakefield
Buy aluminium roof lanterns for homes in Wakefield and across West Yorkshire. 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 WF1 address.
Price an aluminium roof lantern for Wakefield
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Aluminium roof lanterns for Wakefield homes
Slim, strong, thermally broken frames in powder-coated colours.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 59.8° high over Wakefield, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Won't rot, warp or need painting
- Thermally broken aluminium frames
- Slim bars for more glass and sky
Delivery and fitting in Wakefield
We confirm the delivery cost and date for WF1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Wakefield before quoting.
Delivery to WF1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Aluminium roof lantern prices for Wakefield
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 Wakefield
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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield
Is aluminium recyclable?
Yes, aluminium can be recycled repeatedly. Ask your local waste site about the glass and seals, which are handled separately.
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Wakefield?
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 WF1.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Wakefield?
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.