Black roof lanterns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Buy black roof lanterns for homes and building projects anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians. See guide prices below, then get a fixed written quote for your size, glass and colours.
Get a price in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing black roof lanterns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
RAL 9005 jet black for crisp contrast and steel-look interiors.
Across Edinburgh and the Lothians, the shortest day brings around 6h 58m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 57.5° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Black or white inside
- RAL 9005 jet black frames
- Sharp contrast against sky and ceiling
- Matt and fine-texture finishes
Delivery and fitting in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Delivery to mainland addresses here is quoted for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.
Black roof lantern prices
What black 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 black. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Scottish building standards, including Section 6 on energy, apply here, and a building warrant is normally needed for extensions and structural alterations.
Planning in Scotland follows the Scottish permitted development order; your council confirms whether your lantern needs consent.
Building regulations 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
Black roof lanterns in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
Is a black lantern too dark inside?
The frame is a small part of what you see; the glass dominates. Black frames inside create a graphic grid that many people like. If you want a softer look, choose white inside.
What black is it?
Usually RAL 9005. If your doors are a different black, such as RAL 9004 or 9011, give us the code.
Does black get hotter?
The frame surface does, but the effect on the room is small next to the choice of glass.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
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.