BT38 · County Antrim

Roof lanterns in Carrickfergus

Planning an extension in Carrickfergus? 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 districtBT38

AreaCounty Antrim

Shortest-day daylight7h 13m

Midsummer noon sun58.7°

Configure and price Call 0800 088 6248

Price a lantern for Carrickfergus

Postcode and kerb size first, then your details.

Daylight in Carrickfergus

Winter daylight in Carrickfergus lasts about 7h 13m, against 17h 18m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.

Delivery and fitting in Carrickfergus

Your quote includes delivery to Carrickfergus at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.

If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for BT38 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.

Delivery to Northern Ireland is by arrangement: we confirm the carrier, any sea-freight charge and the date on your quote before you order.

Guide prices for Carrickfergus

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Carrickfergus
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
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

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 Carrickfergus

Northern Ireland has its own building regulations, with energy standards for homes set in Technical Booklet F1.

Permitted development is set by the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (NI) 2015, with planning handled by your district council.

Building regulations in Carrickfergus are checked by your district council's building control service. Replacement and new rooflights are controlled work in most cases. Your council's building control service will confirm whether an application is needed.

Sources: Building Regulations, Department of Finance NI · Planning permission: when to apply, nidirect

Roof lantern questions from Carrickfergus

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Carrickfergus?

Your district council's building control service. 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 Carrickfergus?

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 BT38.

Do you deliver roof lanterns to Carrickfergus?

Yes. Delivery to Carrickfergus (BT38) 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 Carrickfergus?

With the midsummer sun about 58.7° high at noon, roof glass in Carrickfergus gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.