Roof Lanterns in Reading (RG1) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Reading

Planning an extension in Reading? A roof lantern is one of the quickest ways to bring daylight into the middle of the room. Use the configurator for a guide price, then send your kerb size for a fixed quote and delivery date.

Postcode districtRG1

AreaBerkshire

Shortest-day daylight7h 50m

Midsummer noon sun62.0°

Daylight in Reading

On the shortest day Reading gets about 7h 50m of daylight, with the sun only 15.1° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.

Delivery and fitting in Reading

Delivery to RG1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.

Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Reading before quoting.

Delivery to RG1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Reading

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Reading
Kerb size	Roof area	Guide price	Configure
1200 × 1200 mm	1.44 m²	£1,295–£1,495£1,079 ex VAT from	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

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 Reading

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.

On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.

Building regulations in Reading 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

Roof lantern questions from Reading

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Reading?

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.

How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Reading?

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 RG1.

Do you deliver roof lanterns to Reading?

Yes. Delivery to Reading (RG1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.

Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Reading?

Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your district, borough or unitary council before ordering.