Bespoke roof lanterns in Birkenhead
From a small lantern over a hallway to a long one above a kitchen island, we quote bespoke roof lanterns for Birkenhead homes to the exact kerb size, with glass and colour choices set out clearly before you commit.
Price a bespoke roof lantern for Birkenhead
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Bespoke roof lanterns for Birkenhead homes
Made to your exact kerb size, including long, gable-ended and L-shaped designs.
At 53.39°N, Birkenhead sees roughly 7h 29m of daylight in late December and 17h 01m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Approval drawing before manufacture
- Fixed price confirmed before ordering
- Any RAL colour inside and out
Delivery and fitting in Birkenhead
Your quote includes delivery to Birkenhead at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Birkenhead before quoting.
Delivery to CH41 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Bespoke roof lantern prices for Birkenhead
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 |
| 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 Birkenhead
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 Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead
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.
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Birkenhead?
Yes. Delivery to Birkenhead (CH41) 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 Birkenhead?
With the midsummer sun about 60.0° high at noon, roof glass in Birkenhead gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.