Replacement roof lanterns in Tyldesley
Order replacement roof lanterns for delivery to Tyldesley and nearby Atherton and Leigh. 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 Tyldesley
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Replacement roof lanterns for Tyldesley homes
Swap a tired, leaking or polycarbonate lantern for modern double glazing.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 59.9° high over Tyldesley, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Reuse the kerb if sound and to size
- Warmer, quieter, brighter
- Often a one-day swap on a sound kerb
Delivery and fitting in Tyldesley
Your quote includes delivery to Tyldesley at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Tyldesley can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to M29 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Replacement roof lantern prices for Tyldesley
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 |
| 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 Tyldesley
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 Tyldesley 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 Tyldesley
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 Tyldesley?
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 M29.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Tyldesley?
With the midsummer sun about 59.9° high at noon, roof glass in Tyldesley gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.