Opening roof lanterns in Wallsend
Order opening roof lanterns for delivery to Wallsend and nearby Hebburn and Jarrow. Every lantern is checked against your measurements before it is ordered, and the price on your quote is fixed for the specification shown; any extra work is agreed with you first.
Price an opening roof lantern for Wallsend
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Opening roof lanterns for Wallsend homes
Electric opening vents to let warm air out at the highest point of the room.
At 54.99°N, Wallsend sees roughly 7h 10m of daylight in late December and 17h 22m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- One or two vents depending on size
- Switch or remote control
- Plan the power supply early
Delivery and fitting in Wallsend
Your quote includes delivery to Wallsend at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for NE28 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to NE28 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Opening roof lantern prices for Wallsend
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 |
| 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 Wallsend
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.
On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.
Building regulations in Wallsend 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 Wallsend
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.
Can a vent be added later?
Usually not to an existing fixed lantern. Decide before ordering.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Wallsend?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Wallsend?
With the midsummer sun about 58.4° high at noon, roof glass in Wallsend gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.