Bespoke roof lanterns in Chester
Whether your Chester extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a bespoke roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a bespoke roof lantern for Chester
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Bespoke roof lanterns for Chester homes
Made to your exact kerb size, including long, gable-ended and L-shaped designs.
At 53.19°N, Chester sees roughly 7h 31m of daylight in late December and 16h 58m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Gable-ended and L-shaped designs on request
- Choose bar layout and vent position
- Approval drawing before manufacture
Delivery and fitting in Chester
Your quote includes delivery to Chester at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Chester can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to CH1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Bespoke roof lantern prices for Chester
What bespoke roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,095–£4,795£3,412 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 Chester
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.
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 Chester 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
Questions from Chester
Do bespoke lanterns cost much more?
For simple rectangles the premium over a stock size is usually modest. Special shapes cost more because each one is engineered individually.
How accurate do my measurements need to be?
Accurate to the millimetre on the outside of the kerb, measured at several points. Kerbs are rarely perfectly square, so measure both diagonals too. Our measuring guide shows how.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Chester?
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Chester?
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 CH1.