Roof lanterns in St Helens

Daylight in St Helens

At 53.45°N, St Helens sees roughly 7h 29m of daylight in late December and 17h 02m 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 St Helens

We confirm the delivery cost and date for WA10 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.

Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in St Helens before quoting.

Delivery to WA10 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for St Helens

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

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 St Helens

In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.

On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.

Building regulations in St Helens 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 St Helens