Contemporary roof lanterns in Blackpool
Order contemporary roof lanterns for delivery to Blackpool and nearby Thornton-Cleveleys and Lytham St Annes. 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 Blackpool
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Contemporary roof lanterns for Blackpool homes
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
Winter daylight in Blackpool lasts about 7h 24m, against 17h 06m 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
- Lower profile from the garden
- Larger glass units between bars
Delivery and fitting in Blackpool
We confirm the delivery cost and date for FY1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Blackpool can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to FY1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Contemporary roof lantern prices for Blackpool
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 Blackpool
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.
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 Blackpool 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 Blackpool
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Blackpool?
Yes. Delivery to Blackpool (FY1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Blackpool?
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.