Replacement roof lanterns in Whitefield
Order replacement roof lanterns for delivery to Whitefield and nearby Radcliffe and Prestwich. 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 Whitefield
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Replacement roof lanterns for Whitefield homes
Swap a tired, leaking or polycarbonate lantern for modern double glazing.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 59.9° high over Whitefield, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Replace old polycarbonate with glass
- Reuse the kerb if sound and to size
- Supply only or a fitting quote
Delivery and fitting in Whitefield
We confirm the delivery cost and date for M45 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Whitefield can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to M45 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Replacement roof lantern prices for Whitefield
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 |
| 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 Whitefield
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.
Building regulations in Whitefield 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 Whitefield
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.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Whitefield?
With the midsummer sun about 59.9° high at noon, roof glass in Whitefield gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Whitefield?
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.