Replacement roof lanterns in Radcliffe
Looking for a replacement roof lantern in Radcliffe? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to M26 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.
Price a replacement roof lantern for Radcliffe
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Replacement roof lanterns for Radcliffe homes
Swap a tired, leaking or polycarbonate lantern for modern double glazing.
Winter daylight in Radcliffe lasts about 7h 27m, against 17h 03m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Energy standards for replacements explained
- Often a one-day swap on a sound kerb
- Supply only or a fitting quote
Delivery and fitting in Radcliffe
Delivery to M26 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Radcliffe before quoting.
Delivery to M26 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Replacement roof lantern prices for Radcliffe
Typical guide prices for replacement roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 |
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 Radcliffe
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 Radcliffe 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 Radcliffe
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.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Radcliffe?
With the midsummer sun about 59.9° high at noon, roof glass in Radcliffe gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Radcliffe?
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.