Opening roof lanterns in Highbury
From a small lantern over a hallway to a long one above a kitchen island, we quote opening roof lanterns for Highbury homes to the exact kerb size, with glass and colour choices set out clearly before you commit.
Price an opening roof lantern for Highbury
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Opening roof lanterns for Highbury homes
Electric opening vents to let warm air out at the highest point of the room.
At 51.55°N, Highbury sees roughly 7h 49m of daylight in late December and 16h 39m 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
- One or two vents depending on size
- Electric vents at the room's highest point
Delivery and fitting in Highbury
Your quote includes delivery to Highbury at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Highbury can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to N5 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Opening roof lantern prices for Highbury
Typical guide prices for opening roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,890–£4,390£3,242 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,790–£5,490£3,992 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 Highbury
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.
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 Highbury 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 Highbury
Can a vent be added later?
Usually not to an existing fixed lantern. Decide before ordering.
Can I have a manual opening vent?
Manual vents are rare on lanterns because they are out of reach. Electric operation is standard.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Highbury?
With the midsummer sun about 61.9° high at noon, roof glass in Highbury gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Highbury?
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.