Contemporary roof lanterns in Lincoln
Whether your Lincoln 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 Lincoln
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Contemporary roof lanterns for Lincoln homes
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
Winter daylight in Lincoln lasts about 7h 31m, against 16h 59m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- More sky, less frame from inside
- Slim profile suits anthracite and black
- Larger glass units between bars
Delivery and fitting in Lincoln
Delivery to LN2 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for LN2 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to LN2 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Contemporary roof lantern prices for Lincoln
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 |
| 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 Lincoln
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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln
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.
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 you deliver roof lanterns to Lincoln?
Yes. Delivery to Lincoln (LN2) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Lincoln?
Your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.