Replacement roof lanterns in Leicester
Choosing a replacement roof lantern for a house in Leicester? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to LE1.
Price a replacement roof lantern for Leicester
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Replacement roof lanterns for Leicester homes
Swap a tired, leaking or polycarbonate lantern for modern double glazing.
At 52.64°N, Leicester sees roughly 7h 38m of daylight in late December and 16h 52m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Reuse the kerb if sound and to size
- Warmer, quieter, brighter
- Energy standards for replacements explained
Delivery and fitting in Leicester
Delivery to LE1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Leicester can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to LE1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Replacement roof lantern prices for Leicester
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 |
| 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 Leicester
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.
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 Leicester 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 Leicester
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.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Leicester?
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Leicester?
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 LE1.