Black roof lanterns in North Shields
Whether your North Shields extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a black roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a black roof lantern for North Shields
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Black roof lanterns for North Shields homes
RAL 9005 jet black for crisp contrast and steel-look interiors.
On the shortest day North Shields gets about 7h 10m of daylight, with the sun only 11.5° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Usually no surcharge as a stock colour
- Black or white inside
- Pairs with steel-look screens and doors
Delivery and fitting in North Shields
Your quote includes delivery to North Shields at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in North Shields can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to NE29 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Black roof lantern prices for North Shields
Typical guide prices for black roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 |
| 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 for North Shields
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.
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 North Shields 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 North Shields
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 North Shields?
Your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in North Shields?
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.