Roof Lanterns in Bootle (L20) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Bootle

Buy roof lanterns for homes in Bootle and across Merseyside. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your L20 address.

Postcode districtL20

AreaMerseyside

Shortest-day daylight7h 28m

Midsummer noon sun60.0°

Daylight in Bootle

In midsummer the noon sun stands about 60.0° high over Bootle, 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 Bootle

Delivery to L20 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 Bootle before quoting.

Delivery to L20 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Bootle

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Bootle
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 × 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 Bootle

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.

Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.

Building regulations in Bootle 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 Bootle

Can you fit a roof lantern in Bootle?

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.

Is it worth having solar-control glass in Bootle?

With the midsummer sun about 60.0° high at noon, roof glass in Bootle gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.

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

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.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Bootle?

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.