Bespoke roof lanterns in Manchester
Choosing a bespoke roof lantern for a house in Manchester? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to M1.
Price a bespoke roof lantern for Manchester
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Bespoke roof lanterns for Manchester homes
Made to your exact kerb size, including long, gable-ended and L-shaped designs.
Winter daylight in Manchester lasts about 7h 28m, against 17h 02m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Approval drawing before manufacture
- Choose bar layout and vent position
- Any RAL colour inside and out
Delivery and fitting in Manchester
Delivery to M1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Manchester can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to M1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Bespoke roof lantern prices for Manchester
What bespoke roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
| 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 Manchester
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 Manchester 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 Manchester
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Manchester?
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 M1.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Manchester?
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.