Contemporary roof lanterns in Peterborough
Looking for a contemporary roof lantern in Peterborough? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to PE1 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.
Price a contemporary roof lantern for Peterborough
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Contemporary roof lanterns for Peterborough homes
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
Winter daylight in Peterborough lasts about 7h 38m, against 16h 51m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Slim profile suits anthracite and black
- More sky, less frame from inside
- Slim frames and fewer glazing bars
Delivery and fitting in Peterborough
We confirm the delivery cost and date for PE1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Peterborough can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to PE1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Contemporary roof lantern prices for Peterborough
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 |
| 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 for Peterborough
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.
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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough
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.
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Peterborough?
Yes. Delivery to Peterborough (PE1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Peterborough?
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.