Contemporary roof lanterns in St Albans
Whether your St Albans 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 St Albans
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Contemporary roof lanterns for St Albans homes
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
On the shortest day St Albans gets about 7h 47m of daylight, with the sun only 14.8° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Larger glass units between bars
- Lower profile from the garden
- Slim frames and fewer glazing bars
Delivery and fitting in St Albans
Your quote includes delivery to St Albans at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in St Albans before quoting.
Delivery to AL1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Contemporary roof lantern prices for St Albans
Guide prices for common contemporary roof lantern sizes, including 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 |
| 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 St Albans
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.
Building regulations in St Albans 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
Questions from St Albans
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.
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in St Albans?
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to St Albans?
Yes. Delivery to St Albans (AL1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.