Contemporary roof lanterns in Cornwall
We supply contemporary roof lanterns across Cornwall, from Redruth to the smaller towns, priced to your kerb size and delivered to your site.
Get a price in Cornwall
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing contemporary roof lanterns in Cornwall
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
Across Cornwall, the shortest day brings around 8h 01m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 63.1° 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 frames and fewer glazing bars
- Slim profile suits anthracite and black
- Ideal for modern rendered extensions
Delivery and fitting in Cornwall
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.
Contemporary roof lantern prices
What contemporary roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,395–£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 Cornwall
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 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
Contemporary roof lanterns in Cornwall: questions
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.
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.
Do contemporary lanterns cost more?
Usually a little more per size than a standard range, because the bigger glass units cost more to make and handle.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Cornwall?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for Cornwall.
Contemporary roof lanterns by town in Cornwall
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Bodmin
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Camborne
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Falmouth
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Launceston
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Liskeard
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Newquay
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Penzance
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Redruth
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Saltash
- Contemporary roof lanterns in St Austell
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Truro