Replacement roof lanterns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Whether you are in Edinburgh or elsewhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians, the process is the same: configure your lantern, get a guide price, then a fixed quote and a delivery date.
Get a price in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing replacement roof lanterns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Swap a tired, leaking or polycarbonate lantern for modern double glazing.
Across Edinburgh and the Lothians, the shortest day brings around 6h 58m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 57.5° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Often a one-day swap on a sound kerb
- Reuse the kerb if sound and to size
- Energy standards for replacements explained
- Supply only or a fitting quote
Delivery and fitting in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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.
Replacement roof lantern prices
What replacement 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 |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £1,995–£2,295£1,662 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 in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Scottish building standards, including Section 6 on energy, apply here, and a building warrant is normally needed for extensions and structural alterations.
Your council will confirm whether your lantern is permitted development under Scotland's rules, particularly for listed buildings.
Building regulations are checked by your local authority building standards (verifier) service. Some like-for-like replacement work does not need a building warrant but must still meet the building standards. Your council's building standards service can confirm.
Sources: Building standards technical handbooks, gov.scot · Do I need planning permission?, mygov.scot
Replacement roof lanterns in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
Will a new lantern be warmer?
A modern double glazed lantern with a thermally broken frame loses far less heat than polycarbonate.
Can I replace polycarbonate panels with glass?
Usually not in the old frame: glass is much heavier than polycarbonate and the frame was not designed for it. Replacing the whole lantern is the safer route.
My old lantern leaks. Is it the lantern or the roof?
Often the roof or kerb detailing. A survey or close inspection will tell. If the lantern is the problem, replacing it is usually better value than repairing old polycarbonate.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for Edinburgh and the Lothians.