Contemporary roof lanterns in Newtownabbey
Order contemporary roof lanterns for delivery to Newtownabbey and nearby Belfast and Carrickfergus. Every lantern is checked against your measurements before it is ordered, and the price on your quote is fixed for the specification shown; any extra work is agreed with you first.
Price a contemporary roof lantern for Newtownabbey
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Contemporary roof lanterns for Newtownabbey homes
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
On the shortest day Newtownabbey gets about 7h 14m of daylight, with the sun only 11.9° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Slim frames and fewer glazing bars
- Larger glass units between bars
- More sky, less frame from inside
Delivery and fitting in Newtownabbey
We confirm the delivery cost and date for BT36 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for BT36 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
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 Newtownabbey
Typical guide prices for contemporary roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,395–£1,695£1,162 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 Newtownabbey
Northern Ireland has its own building regulations, with energy standards for homes set in Technical Booklet F1.
Permitted development is set by the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (NI) 2015, with planning handled by your district council.
Building regulations in Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Newtownabbey?
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Newtownabbey?
We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.