Small roof lanterns in Leicester
Whether your Leicester extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a small roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a small roof lantern for Leicester
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Small roof lanterns for Leicester homes
Compact lanterns for hallways, utility rooms, porches and side returns.
Winter daylight in Leicester lasts about 7h 38m, against 16h 52m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Simple to fit on a ready upstand
- Daylight where windows cannot reach
- Often available in stock sizes
Delivery and fitting in Leicester
Your quote includes delivery to Leicester at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Leicester before quoting.
Delivery to LE1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Small roof lantern prices for Leicester
What small roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1000 mm | 1.00 m² | £1,095–£1,295£912 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 1.44 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 × 1500 mm | 2.25 m² | £1,595–£1,895£1,329 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
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 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
Are small lanterns available quickly?
Standard small sizes are often available from stock. Lead times are confirmed on your quote.
Can I fit a small lantern myself?
Small lanterns are within the reach of a competent builder or roofer. The critical parts are a level, square, weatherproof upstand and the manufacturer's fixing instructions. In existing homes, replacement rooflights are building work that may need building control involvement.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Leicester?
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.
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.