Opening roof lanterns in Lincolnshire
Buy opening roof lanterns for homes and building projects anywhere in Lincolnshire. See guide prices below, then get a fixed written quote for your size, glass and colours.
Get a price in Lincolnshire
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing opening roof lanterns in Lincolnshire
Electric opening vents to let warm air out at the highest point of the room.
Across Lincolnshire, the shortest day brings around 7h 32m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 60.3° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- One or two vents depending on size
- Helps keep kitchens cool in summer
- Plan the power supply early
- Electric vents at the room's highest point
Delivery and fitting in Lincolnshire
Delivery to mainland addresses here is quoted for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.
Opening roof lantern prices
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 |
| 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 in Lincolnshire
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.
Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.
Building regulations 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
Opening roof lanterns in Lincolnshire: questions
Can I have a manual opening vent?
Manual vents are rare on lanterns because they are out of reach. Electric operation is standard.
Can a vent be added later?
Usually not to an existing fixed lantern. Decide before ordering.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Lincolnshire?
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.
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