Contemporary roof lanterns in Gloucestershire
Across Gloucestershire, contemporary roof lanterns are quoted to the external kerb size, with delivery confirmed for your postcode and fitting available on request.
Get a price in Gloucestershire
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing contemporary roof lanterns in Gloucestershire
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
Across Gloucestershire, the shortest day brings around 7h 47m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 61.7° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Slim profile suits anthracite and black
- Lower profile from the garden
- Ideal for modern rendered extensions
- More sky, less frame from inside
Delivery and fitting in Gloucestershire
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 Gloucestershire
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 Gloucestershire: questions
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.
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Gloucestershire?
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 Gloucestershire.
Contemporary roof lanterns by town in Gloucestershire
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Cheltenham
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Cirencester
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Gloucester
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Kingswood
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Mangotsfield
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Stroud
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Tewkesbury
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Yate