Contemporary roof lanterns in Belfast
We supply contemporary roof lanterns to Belfast (BT1) and the rest of County Antrim: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price a contemporary roof lantern for Belfast
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Contemporary roof lanterns for Belfast homes
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
Winter daylight in Belfast lasts about 7h 15m, against 17h 17m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Ideal for modern rendered extensions
- Slim frames and fewer glazing bars
- Lower profile from the garden
Delivery and fitting in Belfast
We confirm the delivery cost and date for BT1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Belfast before quoting.
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 Belfast
Typical guide prices for contemporary roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 for Belfast
In Northern Ireland, the Building Regulations (NI) 2012 and Technical Booklet F1 set the energy standards for dwellings.
Check Northern Ireland's permitted development rules with your district council, especially for listed buildings and conservation areas.
Building regulations in Belfast 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 Belfast
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.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Belfast?
With the midsummer sun about 58.8° high at noon, roof glass in Belfast gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Belfast?
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.