Square roof lanterns in Billingham
Buy square roof lanterns for homes in Billingham and across County Durham. 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 TS23 address.
Price a square roof lantern for Billingham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Square roof lanterns for Billingham homes
Four triangular panes meeting at a point: a pyramid lantern for square openings.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 58.9° high over Billingham, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- No ridge, a neat apex cap instead
- Square sizes from about one metre
- Four triangular panes to a single apex
Delivery and fitting in Billingham
Your quote includes delivery to Billingham at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for TS23 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to TS23 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Square roof lantern prices for Billingham
What square 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 |
| 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 for Billingham
England's Approved Document L caps the U-value of new or replacement rooflights in existing homes at 2.2 W/m²K, calculated with the glass horizontal.
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 Billingham 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 Billingham
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.
Is a pyramid lantern more expensive than a rectangular one?
Per square metre it can cost slightly more, because every pane is a triangle and the apex needs a special joint. The difference is usually small next to the effect of size and glass choice.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Billingham?
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Billingham?
We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.