Roof lantern installation in Antrim
We quote roof lantern installation for Antrim and the rest of County Antrim, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price lantern fitting for Antrim
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern fitting for Antrim homes
Optional fitting by installers working under S&K, quoted for your postcode.
At 54.72°N, Antrim sees roughly 7h 13m of daylight in late December and 17h 18m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Optional fitting quoted for your postcode
- Access equipment priced on survey
- Installers working under S&K
Delivery and fitting in Antrim
Your quote includes delivery to Antrim at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Antrim can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to Northern Ireland is by arrangement: we confirm the carrier, any sea-freight charge and the date on your quote before you order.
Roof lantern installation guide prices for Antrim
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 Antrim
Northern Ireland has its own building regulations, with energy standards for homes set in Technical Booklet F1.
Permitted development is set by the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (NI) 2015, with planning handled by your district council.
Building regulations in Antrim are checked by your district council's building control service. Replacement and new rooflights are controlled work in most cases. Your council's building control service will confirm whether an application is needed.
Sources: Building Regulations, Department of Finance NI · Planning permission: when to apply, nidirect
Questions from Antrim
How long does fitting take?
A lantern on a ready upstand is often fitted in a few hours. Replacement and new openings take longer.
Do you need to survey before fitting?
For a lantern on a ready upstand, clear photos and measurements are often enough. Replacements and new openings need a survey.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Antrim?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your district council before ordering.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Antrim?
Your district council's building control service. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.