Opening roof lanterns in Kirkwall
From a small lantern over a hallway to a long one above a kitchen island, we quote opening roof lanterns for Kirkwall homes to the exact kerb size, with glass and colour choices set out clearly before you commit.
Price an opening roof lantern for Kirkwall
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Opening roof lanterns for Kirkwall homes
Electric opening vents to let warm air out at the highest point of the room.
On the shortest day Kirkwall gets about 6h 11m of daylight, with the sun only 7.6° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- One or two vents depending on size
- Switch or remote control
- Electric vents at the room's highest point
Delivery and fitting in Kirkwall
Your quote includes delivery to Kirkwall at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Kirkwall can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to KW15 is by arrangement, as it falls in a Highlands, islands or remote postcode district. We confirm the cost and date on your quote before you order.
Opening roof lantern prices for Kirkwall
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 |
| 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 Kirkwall
Here the Building (Scotland) Regulations and the domestic Technical Handbook set the standards, with a building warrant usually required for extension work.
Planning in Scotland follows the Scottish permitted development order; your council confirms whether your lantern needs consent.
Building regulations in Kirkwall are checked by your local authority building standards (verifier) service. Some like-for-like replacement work does not need a building warrant but must still meet the building standards. Your council's building standards service can confirm.
Sources: Building standards technical handbooks, gov.scot · Do I need planning permission?, mygov.scot
Questions from Kirkwall
Can I have a manual opening vent?
Manual vents are rare on lanterns because they are out of reach. Electric operation is standard.
What happens if it rains while the vent is open?
With a rain sensor the vent closes automatically. Without one it stays where you left it, so a sensor is worth having.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Kirkwall?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for KW15.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Kirkwall?
Yes. Delivery to Kirkwall (KW15) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.