Rectangular roof lanterns in Uppingham
Choosing a rectangular roof lantern for a house in Uppingham? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to LE15.
Price a rectangular roof lantern for Uppingham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Rectangular roof lanterns for Uppingham homes
The classic double-hipped lantern: a ridge, four sloping sides and the most size choice.
On the shortest day Uppingham gets about 7h 38m of daylight, with the sun only 14.0° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Suits kitchen-diners and rear extensions
- Intermediate rafters added on longer lengths
- The most size options of any lantern shape
Delivery and fitting in Uppingham
Your quote includes delivery to Uppingham at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Uppingham before quoting.
Delivery to LE15 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Rectangular roof lantern prices for Uppingham
What rectangular roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,295–£1,495£1,079 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,295–£2,695£1,912 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,195–£3,695£2,662 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,095–£4,795£3,412 ex VAT from | Configure |
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 for Uppingham
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.
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 Uppingham 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 Uppingham
Can a rectangular lantern be made to an exact size?
Yes. Made-to-measure lanterns are built to the external kerb size you give us, usually in 10 mm steps within the range's limits. Made-to-measure takes longer than a stock size and cannot be cancelled once ordered, so measure twice.
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 Uppingham?
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Uppingham?
Yes. Delivery to Uppingham (LE15) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.