Contemporary roof lanterns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Buy contemporary roof lanterns for homes and building projects anywhere in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. See guide prices below, then get a fixed written quote for your size, glass and colours.
Get a price in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing contemporary roof lanterns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
Across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, the shortest day brings around 6h 38m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 56.1° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- More sky, less frame from inside
- Slim profile suits anthracite and black
- Slim frames and fewer glazing bars
- Ideal for modern rendered extensions
Delivery and fitting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Delivery to mainland postcodes here is priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order. Some districts, such as AB32, are Highlands, islands or remote postcodes and are delivered by arrangement.
Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.
Contemporary roof lantern prices
Guide prices for common contemporary roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,395–£1,695£1,162 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,695–£1,995£1,412 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £2,095–£2,495£1,746 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,495–£2,895£2,079 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,495–£4,095£2,912 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,395–£5,095£3,662 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 in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
In Scotland, energy standards come from Section 6 of the domestic Technical Handbook, and most extensions need a building warrant before work starts.
Your council will confirm whether your lantern is permitted development under Scotland's rules, particularly for listed buildings.
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
Contemporary roof lanterns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire: questions
Can I have a contemporary lantern in white?
Yes, though most buyers choose grey or black because the slimmer frame is the point and dark frames disappear against the sky.
Is a contemporary lantern the same as a flat rooflight?
No. A contemporary lantern still has sloping glass and a ridge or apex; it simply has slimmer frames and fewer bars. A flat rooflight is a single, nearly flat pane of glass on an upstand.
Are contemporary lanterns weaker?
They are engineered for the sizes they are sold in. That is exactly why their maximum sizes are often smaller: the frame is slimmer, so each range has its own limits.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your council before ordering.