Flat rooflights in Greater Manchester

Choosing flat rooflights in Greater Manchester

A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.

Across Greater Manchester, the shortest day brings around 7h 28m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 59.9° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.

• Usually cheaper than a lantern
• Fixed or electric opening versions
• Minimal, frameless-looking from inside
• Sized to your upstand

Delivery and fitting in Greater Manchester

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.

Flat rooflight prices

Typical guide prices for flat rooflights, supply only and including VAT:

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 Greater Manchester

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.

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 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

Flat rooflights in Greater Manchester: questions