Roof Lanterns in Edinburgh (EH1) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Edinburgh

Whether your Edinburgh extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.

Postcode districtEH1

AreaEdinburgh and the Lothians

Shortest-day daylight6h 57m

Midsummer noon sun57.5°

Daylight in Edinburgh

In midsummer the noon sun stands about 57.5° high over Edinburgh, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.

Delivery and fitting in Edinburgh

Delivery to EH1 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 Edinburgh before quoting.

Delivery to EH1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Edinburgh

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Edinburgh
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 for Edinburgh

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 in Edinburgh 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 lantern questions from Edinburgh

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Edinburgh?

Your local authority building standards (verifier) service. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.

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

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.

Is it worth having solar-control glass in Edinburgh?

With the midsummer sun about 57.5° high at noon, roof glass in Edinburgh gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.

How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Edinburgh?

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 EH1.