Contemporary roof lanterns in West Glamorgan
Whether you are in Swansea or elsewhere in West Glamorgan, the process is the same: configure your lantern, get a guide price, then a fixed quote and a delivery date.
Get a price in West Glamorgan
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing contemporary roof lanterns in West Glamorgan
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
Across West Glamorgan, the shortest day brings around 7h 48m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 61.8° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Ideal for modern rendered extensions
- Larger glass units between bars
- Lower profile from the garden
- More sky, less frame from inside
Delivery and fitting in West Glamorgan
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
Typical guide prices for contemporary roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 West Glamorgan
In Wales, the Welsh Government's own Approved Document L applies, with limiting values that are not the same as England's.
Check the Welsh permitted development rules with your council before ordering, particularly in conservation areas.
Building regulations are checked by your local authority building control team. Replacing a rooflight in an existing home is building work in Wales too. A competent person scheme installer can self-certify; otherwise building control should be notified.
Sources: Approved Documents (Wales), Planning Portal · Planning permission, GOV.WALES
Contemporary roof lanterns in West Glamorgan: questions
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 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.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in West Glamorgan?
Your local authority building control team. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.