Square roof lanterns in Blackpool
Order square roof lanterns for delivery to Blackpool and nearby Thornton-Cleveleys and Lytham St Annes. Every lantern is checked against your measurements before it is ordered, and the price on your quote is fixed for the specification shown; any extra work is agreed with you first.
Price a square roof lantern for Blackpool
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Square roof lanterns for Blackpool homes
Four triangular panes meeting at a point: a pyramid lantern for square openings.
On the shortest day Blackpool gets about 7h 24m of daylight, with the sun only 12.7° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- No ridge, a neat apex cap instead
- Stock colours or any RAL on request
- Four triangular panes to a single apex
Delivery and fitting in Blackpool
We confirm the delivery cost and date for FY1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for FY1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to FY1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Square roof lantern prices for Blackpool
Guide prices for common square 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 |
| 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 Blackpool
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.
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 Blackpool 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 Blackpool
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Blackpool?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Blackpool?
With the midsummer sun about 59.6° high at noon, roof glass in Blackpool gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.