BT36 · County Antrim

Roof lanterns in Newtownabbey

Planning an extension in Newtownabbey? 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 districtBT36

AreaCounty Antrim

Shortest-day daylight7h 14m

Midsummer noon sun58.8°

Configure and price Call 0800 088 6248

Price a lantern for Newtownabbey

Postcode and kerb size first, then your details.

Daylight in Newtownabbey

At 54.66°N, Newtownabbey sees roughly 7h 14m of daylight in late December and 17h 18m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.

Delivery and fitting in Newtownabbey

We confirm the delivery cost and date for BT36 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.

If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for BT36 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 Newtownabbey

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Newtownabbey
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 Newtownabbey

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

Your district council handles planning in Northern Ireland, under the 2015 permitted development order.

Building regulations in Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey

Is it worth having solar-control glass in Newtownabbey?

With the midsummer sun about 58.8° high at noon, roof glass in Newtownabbey gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.

Do you deliver roof lanterns to Newtownabbey?

Yes. Delivery to Newtownabbey (BT36) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.

Can you fit a roof lantern in Newtownabbey?

We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Newtownabbey?

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.