Flat rooflights in Blackpool
We supply flat rooflights to Blackpool (FY1) and the rest of Lancashire: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price a flat rooflight for Blackpool
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Flat rooflights for Blackpool homes
A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 59.6° high over Blackpool, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Minimal, frameless-looking from inside
- Sized to your upstand
- Single glazed unit with a slight fall
Delivery and fitting in Blackpool
Your quote includes delivery to Blackpool at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Blackpool before quoting.
Delivery to FY1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Flat rooflight prices for Blackpool
Typical guide prices for flat rooflights, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 × 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 Blackpool
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.
Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.
Building regulations in Blackpool 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 Blackpool
Do flat rooflights leak?
They should not, provided they are installed on a properly flashed upstand with the right fall and the seals are maintained.
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 Blackpool?
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 Blackpool?
With the midsummer sun about 59.6° high at noon, roof glass in Blackpool gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.