Bespoke roof lanterns in Ilford
Order bespoke roof lanterns for delivery to Ilford and nearby Barking and Becontree. Every lantern is checked against your measurements before it is ordered, and the price on your quote is fixed for the specification shown; any extra work is agreed with you first.
Price a bespoke roof lantern for Ilford
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Bespoke roof lanterns for Ilford homes
Made to your exact kerb size, including long, gable-ended and L-shaped designs.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.9° high over Ilford, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Fixed price confirmed before ordering
- Choose bar layout and vent position
- Made to your exact external kerb size
Delivery and fitting in Ilford
We confirm the delivery cost and date for IG1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Ilford can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to IG1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Bespoke roof lantern prices for Ilford
Guide prices for common bespoke roof lantern sizes, including 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 |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £1,995–£2,295£1,662 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 Ilford
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 Ilford 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 Ilford
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.
Will I see a drawing before it is made?
For made-to-measure and special shapes, yes: the order is based on a drawing you approve, so the size you check is the size that gets made.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Ilford?
With the midsummer sun about 61.9° high at noon, roof glass in Ilford gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Ilford?
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.