Square roof lanterns in Radcliffe
Buy square roof lanterns for homes in Radcliffe and across Greater Manchester. 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 M26 address.
Price a square roof lantern for Radcliffe
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Square roof lanterns for Radcliffe homes
Four triangular panes meeting at a point: a pyramid lantern for square openings.
At 53.56°N, Radcliffe sees roughly 7h 27m of daylight in late December and 17h 03m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Stock colours or any RAL on request
- Four triangular panes to a single apex
- No ridge, a neat apex cap instead
Delivery and fitting in Radcliffe
Delivery to M26 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for M26 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to M26 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Square roof lantern prices for Radcliffe
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 Radcliffe
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 Radcliffe 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 Radcliffe
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.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Radcliffe?
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 Radcliffe?
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.