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Rectangular roof lanterns in Berkshire

Whether you are in Reading or elsewhere in Berkshire, the process is the same: configure your lantern, get a guide price, then a fixed quote and a delivery date.

AreaBerkshire
NationEngland
Towns listed11
Guide price from£1,295

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Choosing rectangular roof lanterns in Berkshire

The classic double-hipped lantern: a ridge, four sloping sides and the most size choice.

Across Berkshire, the shortest day brings around 7h 50m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 62.0° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.

  • The most size options of any lantern shape
  • Suits kitchen-diners and rear extensions
  • Standard sizes or made to your kerb
  • Ridge along the long axis, four glazed slopes

Delivery and fitting in Berkshire

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.

Rectangular roof lantern prices

Typical guide prices for rectangular roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:

Rectangular roof lantern prices
Kerb sizeRoof areaGuide priceConfigure
1000 × 1500 mm1.50 m²£1,295–£1,495£1,079 ex VAT fromConfigure
1000 × 2000 mm2.00 m²£1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT fromConfigure
1500 × 2000 mm3.00 m²£1,995–£2,295£1,662 ex VAT fromConfigure
1500 × 2500 mm3.75 m²£2,295–£2,695£1,912 ex VAT fromConfigure
2000 × 3000 mm6.00 m²£3,195–£3,695£2,662 ex VAT fromConfigure
2000 × 4000 mm8.00 m²£4,095–£4,795£3,412 ex VAT fromConfigure

Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in a stock colour. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.

Planning and building regulations in Berkshire

For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.

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

Rectangular roof lanterns in Berkshire: questions

What is the most common rectangular roof lantern size?

Sizes of 1000 × 2000 mm and 1500 × 2500 mm are common standard sizes for kitchen and dining extensions, but the right size is the one that matches your kerb. If your kerb is not built yet, our sizes guide helps you pick a standard size first.

Which way should the ridge run?

The ridge runs along the longer side. On a square opening there is no ridge and the lantern becomes a pyramid.

Does a longer lantern need extra support?

Long lanterns use intermediate rafters inside the lantern itself. The roof structure around the opening must be designed to carry the lantern's weight; your builder or engineer sizes the trimmers.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Berkshire?

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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