Roof Lanterns in Nottingham (NG1) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Nottingham

Buy roof lanterns for homes in Nottingham and across Nottinghamshire. 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 NG1 address.

Postcode districtNG1

AreaNottinghamshire

Shortest-day daylight7h 34m

Midsummer noon sun60.5°

Daylight in Nottingham

Winter daylight in Nottingham lasts about 7h 34m, against 16h 55m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.

Delivery and fitting in Nottingham

Delivery to NG1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.

Fitting in Nottingham can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.

Delivery to NG1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Nottingham

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Nottingham
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
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 Nottingham

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.

Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.

Building regulations in Nottingham 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 Nottingham

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Nottingham?

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.

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

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.

Is it worth having solar-control glass in Nottingham?

With the midsummer sun about 60.5° high at noon, roof glass in Nottingham gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.

How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Nottingham?

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 NG1.