Rectangular roof lanterns in Rotherham
Order rectangular roof lanterns for delivery to Rotherham and nearby Chapeltown and Sheffield. 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 a rectangular roof lantern for Rotherham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Rectangular roof lanterns for Rotherham homes
The classic double-hipped lantern: a ridge, four sloping sides and the most size choice.
On the shortest day Rotherham gets about 7h 29m of daylight, with the sun only 13.1° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Stock anthracite, black or white, or any RAL
- Suits kitchen-diners and rear extensions
- Ridge along the long axis, four glazed slopes
Delivery and fitting in Rotherham
Your quote includes delivery to Rotherham 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 Rotherham before quoting.
Delivery to S60 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Rectangular roof lantern prices for Rotherham
Guide prices for common rectangular roof lantern sizes, including 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 |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,495–£1,795£1,246 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 Rotherham
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 in Rotherham 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 Rotherham
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Rotherham?
With the midsummer sun about 60.0° high at noon, roof glass in Rotherham gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Rotherham?
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.