Roof lanterns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
We supply roof lanterns across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, from Aberdeen to the smaller towns, priced to your kerb size and delivered to your site.
Get a lantern price in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Buying a roof lantern in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire the process is the same: configure your lantern for a guide price, send us your kerb size, then get a fixed quote, a lead time and a delivery date.
From roughly 6h 38m of daylight in December to 17h 58m in June, the right glass matters: solar control keeps large lanterns comfortable, self-cleaning glass keeps them clear.
Delivery to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Delivery to mainland postcodes here is priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order. Some districts, such as AB32, are Highlands, islands or remote postcodes and are delivered by arrangement.
Our pages for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire cover Aberdeen (AB10), Peterhead (AB42), Inverurie (AB51) and Fraserburgh (AB43) among others, with postcode-district delivery notes for each.
Fitting is available where we have cover; send your postcode and we will confirm before quoting.
Common sizes and guide prices
Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 1.44 m² | £1,295–£1,495£1,079 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 |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,195–£3,695£2,662 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 in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Scottish building standards, including Section 6 on energy, apply here, and a building warrant is normally needed for extensions and structural alterations.
Householder permitted development in Scotland has its own rules, and listed buildings and conservation areas need extra care.
Building regulations are checked by your local authority building standards (verifier) service. Some like-for-like replacement work does not need a building warrant but must still meet the building standards. Your council's building standards service can confirm.
Sources: Building standards technical handbooks, gov.scot · Do I need planning permission?, mygov.scot
Roof lanterns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire: questions
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your council before ordering.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Yes. Delivery to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
With the midsummer sun about 56.1° high at noon, roof glass in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can I see a sample of the frame colour?
Ask when you request your quote. We will tell you what samples are available for your chosen range.
Towns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Choose your town for local delivery notes and daylight facts.