Replacement roof lanterns in Herefordshire
Whether you are in Hereford or elsewhere in Herefordshire, the process is the same: configure your lantern, get a guide price, then a fixed quote and a delivery date.
Get a price in Herefordshire
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing replacement roof lanterns in Herefordshire
Swap a tired, leaking or polycarbonate lantern for modern double glazing.
Across Herefordshire, the shortest day brings around 7h 44m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 61.4° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Warmer, quieter, brighter
- Reuse the kerb if sound and to size
- Energy standards for replacements explained
- Often a one-day swap on a sound kerb
Delivery and fitting in Herefordshire
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
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 |
| 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 Herefordshire
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.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations 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
Replacement roof lanterns in Herefordshire: questions
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.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Herefordshire?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your district, borough or unitary council before ordering.