Replacement roof lanterns in Penicuik
Whether your Penicuik extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a replacement roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a replacement roof lantern for Penicuik
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Replacement roof lanterns for Penicuik homes
Swap a tired, leaking or polycarbonate lantern for modern double glazing.
Winter daylight in Penicuik lasts about 6h 59m, against 17h 35m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Reuse the kerb if sound and to size
- Supply only or a fitting quote
- Often a one-day swap on a sound kerb
Delivery and fitting in Penicuik
Your quote includes delivery to Penicuik 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 Penicuik before quoting.
Delivery to EH26 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Replacement roof lantern prices for Penicuik
Typical guide prices for replacement roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 for Penicuik
In Scotland, energy standards come from Section 6 of the domestic Technical Handbook, and most extensions need a building warrant before work starts.
Your council will confirm whether your lantern is permitted development under Scotland's rules, particularly for listed buildings.
Building regulations in Penicuik 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
Questions from Penicuik
Will a new lantern be warmer?
A modern double glazed lantern with a thermally broken frame loses far less heat than polycarbonate.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Penicuik?
Your local authority building standards (verifier) service. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Penicuik?
With the midsummer sun about 57.6° high at noon, roof glass in Penicuik gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.