Bespoke roof lanterns in Shipley
We supply bespoke roof lanterns to Shipley (BD18) and the rest of West Yorkshire: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price a bespoke roof lantern for Shipley
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Bespoke roof lanterns for Shipley homes
Made to your exact kerb size, including long, gable-ended and L-shaped designs.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 59.6° high over Shipley, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Gable-ended and L-shaped designs on request
- Any RAL colour inside and out
- Choose bar layout and vent position
Delivery and fitting in Shipley
Delivery to BD18 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for BD18 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to BD18 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Bespoke roof lantern prices for Shipley
Typical guide prices for bespoke roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
| 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 Shipley
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 Shipley 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 Shipley
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.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Shipley?
With the midsummer sun about 59.6° high at noon, roof glass in Shipley gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Shipley?
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.