Square roof lanterns in Retford
Looking for a square roof lantern in Retford? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to DN22 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.
Price a square roof lantern for Retford
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Square roof lanterns for Retford homes
Four triangular panes meeting at a point: a pyramid lantern for square openings.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 60.1° high over Retford, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Ideal over a table, island or hallway
- No ridge, a neat apex cap instead
- Square sizes from about one metre
Delivery and fitting in Retford
Delivery to DN22 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Retford before quoting.
Delivery to DN22 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Square roof lantern prices for Retford
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 for Retford
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.
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 Retford 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 Retford
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Retford?
Your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Retford?
With the midsummer sun about 60.1° high at noon, roof glass in Retford gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.