Replacement roof lanterns in Gateshead
Choosing a replacement roof lantern for a house in Gateshead? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to NE8.
Price a replacement roof lantern for Gateshead
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Replacement roof lanterns for Gateshead homes
Swap a tired, leaking or polycarbonate lantern for modern double glazing.
At 54.96°N, Gateshead sees roughly 7h 10m of daylight in late December and 17h 22m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Warmer, quieter, brighter
- Replace old polycarbonate with glass
- Reuse the kerb if sound and to size
Delivery and fitting in Gateshead
Delivery to NE8 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for NE8 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to NE8 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Replacement roof lantern prices for Gateshead
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 |
| 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 Gateshead
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 Gateshead 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 Gateshead
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Gateshead?
Yes. Delivery to Gateshead (NE8) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Gateshead?
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.