Flat rooflights in Old Trafford
Whether your Old Trafford extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a flat rooflight to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a flat rooflight for Old Trafford
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Flat rooflights for Old Trafford homes
A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.
Winter daylight in Old Trafford lasts about 7h 28m, against 17h 02m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Single glazed unit with a slight fall
- Usually cheaper than a lantern
- Sized to your upstand
Delivery and fitting in Old Trafford
Delivery to M16 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Old Trafford before quoting.
Delivery to M16 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Flat rooflight prices for Old Trafford
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 |
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 1.44 m² | £695–£845£579 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 |
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 Old Trafford
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 Old Trafford 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 Old Trafford
Can I walk on a flat rooflight?
Only if it is a walk-on rooflight designed for foot traffic. Standard rooflights are not designed to be walked on.
Can a flat rooflight open?
Some ranges offer electric opening versions. Ask for availability for your size.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Old Trafford?
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Old Trafford?
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.