Roof lanterns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
We supply roof lanterns across Edinburgh and the Lothians, from Edinburgh to the smaller towns, priced to your kerb size and delivered to your site.
Get a lantern price in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Buying a roof lantern in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Across Edinburgh and the Lothians 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.
Daylight here ranges from about 6h 58m on the shortest day to 17h 36m in midsummer, so glass choice matters: self-cleaning glass for hard-to-reach roofs and solar control for big or south-facing lanterns.
Delivery to Edinburgh and the Lothians
Delivery to mainland addresses here is quoted for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
You will find town pages for Edinburgh (EH1), Livingston (EH54), Musselburgh (EH21) and Bathgate (EH48) and the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians, each with local daylight figures and delivery notes.
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 |
| 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 |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,095–£4,795£3,412 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here the Building (Scotland) Regulations and the domestic Technical Handbook set the standards, with a building warrant usually required for extension work.
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 Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes. Delivery to Edinburgh and the Lothians (Edinburgh and the Lothians) 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians?
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
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.
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 Edinburgh and the Lothians
Choose your town for local delivery notes and daylight facts.