Bespoke roof lanterns in Kirkwall
Choosing a bespoke roof lantern for a house in Kirkwall? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for Scotland, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to KW15.
Price a bespoke roof lantern for Kirkwall
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Bespoke roof lanterns for Kirkwall homes
Made to your exact kerb size, including long, gable-ended and L-shaped designs.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 54.5° high over Kirkwall, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Made to your exact external kerb size
- Fixed price confirmed before ordering
- Any RAL colour inside and out
Delivery and fitting in Kirkwall
Your quote includes delivery to Kirkwall at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for KW15 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to KW15 is by arrangement, as it falls in a Highlands, islands or remote postcode district. We confirm the cost and date on your quote before you order.
Bespoke roof lantern prices for Kirkwall
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Kirkwall
Here the Building (Scotland) Regulations and the domestic Technical Handbook set the standards, with a building warrant usually required for extension work.
Your council will confirm whether your lantern is permitted development under Scotland's rules, particularly for listed buildings.
Building regulations in Kirkwall are checked by your local authority building standards (verifier) service. Some like-for-like replacement work does not need a building warrant but must still meet the building standards. Your council's building standards service can confirm.
Sources: Building standards technical handbooks, gov.scot · Do I need planning permission?, mygov.scot
Questions from Kirkwall
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.
Can I return a bespoke lantern?
No. Goods made to your specification are excluded from the 14-day cancellation right under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Your other legal rights, for example if the lantern is faulty, are not affected.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Kirkwall?
Your local authority building standards (verifier) service. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Kirkwall?
With the midsummer sun about 54.5° high at noon, roof glass in Kirkwall gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.