Roof Lanterns in Shrewsbury (SY1) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Shrewsbury

Planning an extension in Shrewsbury? A roof lantern is one of the quickest ways to bring daylight into the middle of the room. Use the configurator for a guide price, then send your kerb size for a fixed quote and delivery date.

Postcode districtSY1

AreaShropshire

Shortest-day daylight7h 37m

Midsummer noon sun60.7°

Daylight in Shrewsbury

On the shortest day Shrewsbury gets about 7h 37m of daylight, with the sun only 13.8° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.

Delivery and fitting in Shrewsbury

Delivery to SY1 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 Shrewsbury before quoting.

Delivery to SY1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Shrewsbury

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Shrewsbury
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 Shrewsbury

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.

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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Shrewsbury?

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 you deliver roof lanterns to Shrewsbury?

Yes. Delivery to Shrewsbury (SY1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.

Is it worth having solar-control glass in Shrewsbury?

With the midsummer sun about 60.7° high at noon, roof glass in Shrewsbury gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.

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

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.