Roof lantern installation in Bodmin
Ordering roof lantern installation for a project in Bodmin? Tell us the lantern size and roof details and we will confirm the price, lead time and how it reaches PL31.
Price lantern fitting for Bodmin
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern fitting for Bodmin homes
Optional fitting by installers working under S&K, quoted for your postcode.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 63.0° high over Bodmin, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Weathertight check on completion
- Optional fitting quoted for your postcode
- Access equipment priced on survey
Delivery and fitting in Bodmin
Delivery to PL31 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Bodmin before quoting.
Delivery to PL31 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern installation guide prices for Bodmin
Guide prices for fitting only, by lantern size, including VAT (the lantern is priced separately):
| Lantern size | Fit to ready upstand | Replace existing lantern |
|---|---|---|
| 1500 × 1500 mm | £645 | £1,095 |
| 1000 × 2500 mm | £645 | £1,095 |
| 1000 × 3000 mm | £695 | £1,195 |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | £695 | £1,195 |
Fitting guide prices include VAT and exclude the lantern, access equipment and any roof or kerb repairs. New openings are priced after a survey. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing before work starts.
Planning and building regulations for Bodmin
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
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 Bodmin 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 Bodmin
Can you build the upstand as well?
We can quote for upstands and associated roofing on a survey basis.
Who deals with building control?
We will explain on your quote how building regulations will be met for your job and who is responsible for any notification.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Bodmin?
With the midsummer sun about 63.0° high at noon, roof glass in Bodmin gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Bodmin?
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.