Flat rooflights in Luton
Buy flat rooflights for homes in Luton and across Bedfordshire. 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 LU1 address.
Price a flat rooflight for Luton
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Flat rooflights for Luton homes
A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.
At 51.88°N, Luton sees roughly 7h 46m of daylight in late December and 16h 43m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Sized to your upstand
- Minimal, frameless-looking from inside
- Single glazed unit with a slight fall
Delivery and fitting in Luton
We confirm the delivery cost and date for LU1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Luton before quoting.
Delivery to LU1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Flat rooflight prices for Luton
What flat rooflights cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1000 mm | 1.00 m² | £595–£695£496 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £695–£845£579 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £845–£995£704 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 1500 mm | 2.25 m² | £895–£1,095£746 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 Luton
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.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Luton 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 Luton
Can a flat rooflight open?
Some ranges offer electric opening versions. Ask for availability for your size.
Are flat rooflights cheaper than lanterns?
Usually, size for size. They use one glass unit and a simple frame.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Luton?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your district, borough or unitary council before ordering.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Luton?
With the midsummer sun about 61.6° high at noon, roof glass in Luton gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.