Flat rooflights in Liverpool
Order flat rooflights for delivery to Liverpool and nearby Birkenhead and Wallasey. Every lantern is checked against your measurements before it is ordered, and the price on your quote is fixed for the specification shown; any extra work is agreed with you first.
Price a flat rooflight for Liverpool
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Flat rooflights for Liverpool homes
A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.
On the shortest day Liverpool gets about 7h 29m of daylight, with the sun only 13.1° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Sized to your upstand
- Minimal, frameless-looking from inside
- Fixed or electric opening versions
Delivery and fitting in Liverpool
Delivery to L1 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 L1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to L1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Flat rooflight prices for Liverpool
Guide prices for common flat rooflight sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| 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 Liverpool
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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Liverpool?
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Liverpool?
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.