Flat rooflights in Wigston
Planning an extension in Wigston? A flat rooflight is one of the quickest ways to bring daylight into the middle of the room. Use the configurator for a guide price, then send your kerb size for a fixed quote and delivery date.
Price a flat rooflight for Wigston
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Flat rooflights for Wigston homes
A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.
Winter daylight in Wigston lasts about 7h 38m, against 16h 51m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Very low profile from outside
- Fixed or electric opening versions
- Usually cheaper than a lantern
Delivery and fitting in Wigston
Delivery to LE18 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for LE18 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to LE18 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Flat rooflight prices for Wigston
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 |
| 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 Wigston
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
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 Wigston 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 Wigston
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.
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Wigston?
Yes. Delivery to Wigston (LE18) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Wigston?
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.