Opening roof lanterns in Ellesmere Port
Whether your Ellesmere Port extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price an opening roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price an opening roof lantern for Ellesmere Port
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Opening roof lanterns for Ellesmere Port homes
Electric opening vents to let warm air out at the highest point of the room.
At 53.28°N, Ellesmere Port sees roughly 7h 30m of daylight in late December and 16h 59m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Rain sensor closes it automatically
- Switch or remote control
- Plan the power supply early
Delivery and fitting in Ellesmere Port
Delivery to CH2 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 Ellesmere Port before quoting.
Delivery to CH2 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Opening roof lantern prices for Ellesmere Port
Guide prices for common opening roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,990–£2,190£1,658 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £2,190–£2,490£1,825 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £2,690–£2,990£2,242 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,990–£3,390£2,492 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in a stock colour, including one electric vent. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Ellesmere Port
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.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port
Can a vent be added later?
Usually not to an existing fixed lantern. Decide before ordering.
Does an opening vent let insects in?
When open, yes, as with any window. Some ranges offer fly screens.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Ellesmere Port?
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Ellesmere Port?
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.