Small roof lanterns in Lincoln
Buy small roof lanterns for homes in Lincoln and across Lincolnshire. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your LN2 address.
Price a small roof lantern for Lincoln
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Small roof lanterns for Lincoln homes
Compact lanterns for hallways, utility rooms, porches and side returns.
On the shortest day Lincoln gets about 7h 31m of daylight, with the sun only 13.3° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Great for hallways and utility rooms
- Daylight where windows cannot reach
- Often available in stock sizes
Delivery and fitting in Lincoln
We confirm the delivery cost and date for LN2 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Lincoln can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to LN2 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Small roof lantern prices for Lincoln
Guide prices for common small roof lantern sizes, including 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 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,295–£1,495£1,079 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 Lincoln
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Lincoln 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 Lincoln
Does a small lantern need an opening vent?
Not usually. Background ventilation for the room can come from trickle vents or extract fans. Vents are more useful on lanterns over kitchens and large living spaces.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Lincoln?
With the midsummer sun about 60.2° high at noon, roof glass in Lincoln gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Lincoln?
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.