Large roof lanterns in St Helens
Choosing a large roof lantern for a house in St Helens? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to WA10.
Price a large roof lantern for St Helens
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Large roof lanterns for St Helens homes
Lanterns of three metres and more for open-plan extensions, with intermediate rafters.
On the shortest day St Helens 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.
- Solar-control glass recommended
- Approximate weight given with your quote
- Lengths from about three to six metres
Delivery and fitting in St Helens
Delivery to WA10 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 St Helens before quoting.
Delivery to WA10 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Large roof lantern prices for St Helens
What large roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 × 3000 mm | 4.50 m² | £2,595–£2,995£2,162 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,095–£4,795£3,412 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2500 × 4000 mm | 10.00 m² | £4,895–£5,695£4,079 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 3000 × 4000 mm | 12.00 m² | £5,695–£6,595£4,746 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 St Helens
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 St Helens 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 St Helens
Do large lanterns overheat a room?
A large area of south-facing glass can make a room warm on sunny days. Solar-control glass, an opening vent and good background ventilation all help. Our guide on overheating explains the options.
Does a large lantern need structural calculations?
The roof structure around it usually does. Your engineer or building control body will want the lantern's weight and the opening size.
Can you fit a roof lantern in St Helens?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in St Helens?
With the midsummer sun about 60.0° high at noon, roof glass in St Helens gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.