Replacement roof lanterns in Long Eaton
Order replacement roof lanterns for delivery to Long Eaton and nearby Ilkeston and Nottingham. 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 replacement roof lantern for Long Eaton
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Replacement roof lanterns for Long Eaton homes
Swap a tired, leaking or polycarbonate lantern for modern double glazing.
On the shortest day Long Eaton gets about 7h 35m of daylight, with the sun only 13.7° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Energy standards for replacements explained
- Replace old polycarbonate with glass
- Often a one-day swap on a sound kerb
Delivery and fitting in Long Eaton
Your quote includes delivery to Long Eaton 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 NG10 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to NG10 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Replacement roof lantern prices for Long Eaton
Guide prices for common replacement 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 Long Eaton
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 Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton
How long does replacement take on site?
For a like-for-like swap on a sound kerb, often a day. Kerb or roof repairs add time.
Will a new lantern be warmer?
A modern double glazed lantern with a thermally broken frame loses far less heat than polycarbonate.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Long Eaton?
With the midsummer sun about 60.5° high at noon, roof glass in Long Eaton gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Long Eaton?
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.