Flat rooflights in Leicester
Whether your Leicester 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 Leicester
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Flat rooflights for Leicester homes
A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 60.8° high over Leicester, 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
- Very low profile from outside
Delivery and fitting in Leicester
Delivery to LE1 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 Leicester before quoting.
Delivery to LE1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Flat rooflight prices for Leicester
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 |
| 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 Leicester
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 Leicester 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 Leicester
Are flat rooflights cheaper than lanterns?
Usually, size for size. They use one glass unit and a simple frame.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Leicester?
With the midsummer sun about 60.8° high at noon, roof glass in Leicester gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Leicester?
We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.