Opening roof lanterns in Oakham
Whether your Oakham 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 Oakham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Opening roof lanterns for Oakham homes
Electric opening vents to let warm air out at the highest point of the room.
Winter daylight in Oakham lasts about 7h 37m, against 16h 52m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Rain sensor closes it automatically
- Switch or remote control
- Helps keep kitchens cool in summer
Delivery and fitting in Oakham
Delivery to LE15 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Oakham can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to LE15 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Opening roof lantern prices for Oakham
Typical guide prices for opening roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
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 Oakham
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 Oakham 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 Oakham
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Oakham?
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Oakham?
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.