Bespoke roof lanterns in Scarborough
Looking for a bespoke roof lantern in Scarborough? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to YO11 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.
Price a bespoke roof lantern for Scarborough
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Bespoke roof lanterns for Scarborough homes
Made to your exact kerb size, including long, gable-ended and L-shaped designs.
On the shortest day Scarborough gets about 7h 19m of daylight, with the sun only 12.3° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Approval drawing before manufacture
- Choose bar layout and vent position
- Any RAL colour inside and out
Delivery and fitting in Scarborough
We confirm the delivery cost and date for YO11 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Scarborough can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to YO11 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Bespoke roof lantern prices for Scarborough
Typical guide prices for bespoke roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 Scarborough
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.
Building regulations in Scarborough 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 Scarborough
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 Scarborough?
With the midsummer sun about 59.2° high at noon, roof glass in Scarborough gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Scarborough?
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.