Contemporary roof lanterns in Kirkwall
Buy contemporary roof lanterns for homes in Kirkwall and across the Highlands and Islands. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your KW15 address.
Price a contemporary roof lantern for Kirkwall
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Contemporary roof lanterns for Kirkwall homes
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 54.5° high over Kirkwall, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Slim profile suits anthracite and black
- Larger glass units between bars
- Ideal for modern rendered extensions
Delivery and fitting in Kirkwall
Your quote includes delivery to Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall before quoting.
Delivery to KW15 is by arrangement, as it falls in a Highlands, islands or remote postcode district. We confirm the cost and date on your quote before you order.
Contemporary roof lantern prices for Kirkwall
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 |
| 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 |
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 Kirkwall
Here the Building (Scotland) Regulations and the domestic Technical Handbook set the standards, with a building warrant usually required for extension work.
Your council will confirm whether your lantern is permitted development under Scotland's rules, particularly for listed buildings.
Building regulations in Kirkwall are checked by your local authority building standards (verifier) service. Some like-for-like replacement work does not need a building warrant but must still meet the building standards. Your council's building standards service can confirm.
Sources: Building standards technical handbooks, gov.scot · Do I need planning permission?, mygov.scot
Questions from Kirkwall
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.
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 it worth having solar-control glass in Kirkwall?
With the midsummer sun about 54.5° high at noon, roof glass in Kirkwall gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Kirkwall?
Your local authority building standards (verifier) service. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.