Contemporary roof lanterns in Antrim
Whether your Antrim extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a contemporary roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a contemporary roof lantern for Antrim
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Contemporary roof lanterns for Antrim homes
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
Winter daylight in Antrim lasts about 7h 13m, against 17h 18m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- More sky, less frame from inside
- Ideal for modern rendered extensions
- Lower profile from the garden
Delivery and fitting in Antrim
We confirm the delivery cost and date for BT41 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Antrim can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to Northern Ireland is by arrangement: we confirm the carrier, any sea-freight charge and the date on your quote before you order.
Contemporary roof lantern prices for Antrim
What contemporary roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
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 Antrim
Energy standards for lanterns in Northern Ireland come from the Building Regulations (NI) 2012 and Technical Booklet F1.
Your district council handles planning in Northern Ireland, under the 2015 permitted development order.
Building regulations in Antrim are checked by your district council's building control service. Replacement and new rooflights are controlled work in most cases. Your council's building control service will confirm whether an application is needed.
Sources: Building Regulations, Department of Finance NI · Planning permission: when to apply, nidirect
Questions from Antrim
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.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Antrim?
Your district council's building control service. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Antrim?
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 BT41.