Square roof lanterns in Argyll and Bute
We supply square roof lanterns across Argyll and Bute, from Helensburgh to the smaller towns, priced to your kerb size and delivered to your site.
Get a price in Argyll and Bute
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing square roof lanterns in Argyll and Bute
Four triangular panes meeting at a point: a pyramid lantern for square openings.
Across Argyll and Bute, the shortest day brings around 6h 57m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 57.5° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- No ridge, a neat apex cap instead
- Strong central focal point from below
- Stock colours or any RAL on request
- Square sizes from about one metre
Delivery and fitting in Argyll and Bute
Delivery to mainland postcodes here is priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order. Some districts, such as PA23, PA28 and PA34, are Highlands, islands or remote postcodes and are delivered by arrangement.
Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.
Square roof lantern prices
Typical guide prices for square roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 |
| 1500 × 1500 mm | 2.25 m² | £1,595–£1,895£1,329 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 2000 mm | 4.00 m² | £2,395–£2,795£1,996 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 in Argyll and Bute
Scottish building standards, including Section 6 on energy, apply here, and a building warrant is normally needed for extensions and structural alterations.
Your council will confirm whether your lantern is permitted development under Scotland's rules, particularly for listed buildings.
Building regulations are checked by your local authority building standards (verifier) service. Some like-for-like replacement work does not need a building warrant but must still meet the building standards. Your council's building standards service can confirm.
Sources: Building standards technical handbooks, gov.scot · Do I need planning permission?, mygov.scot
Square roof lanterns in Argyll and Bute: questions
Will a square lantern leak at the top?
It should not when it is correctly installed and maintained. The apex is factory-designed to shed water; leaks usually come from the upstand or roof membrane rather than the lantern itself, which is why the upstand detail matters.
What is the largest square lantern?
Ranges differ. Many go to around 3 m square, with extra hip bars on larger sizes. Tell us your kerb size and we will confirm which ranges can make it.
Can I have an opening vent in a pyramid lantern?
Some ranges can fit a vent in one of the triangular panes, others cannot. We will tell you on the quote whether your chosen range allows it.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Argyll and Bute?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your council before ordering.