Traditional roof lanterns in Cornwall
We supply traditional roof lanterns across Cornwall, from Redruth to the smaller towns, priced to your kerb size and delivered to your site.
Get a price in Cornwall
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing traditional roof lanterns in Cornwall
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
Across Cornwall, the shortest day brings around 8h 01m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 63.1° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Specification sheets for consent applications
- Suits orangeries and older houses
- Classic white or heritage colours
- Modern thermally broken aluminium frame
Delivery and fitting in Cornwall
Delivery to mainland addresses here is quoted for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.
Traditional roof lantern prices
Guide prices for common traditional roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,795–£2,095£1,496 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £2,295–£2,695£1,912 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,595–£2,995£2,162 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,695–£4,295£3,079 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,695–£5,495£3,912 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 Cornwall
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.
Building regulations 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
Traditional roof lanterns in Cornwall: questions
Is a traditional lantern harder to clean?
There are more bars, so there are more edges for dirt to collect along. Self-cleaning glass helps, but a gentle rinse once or twice a year is still worthwhile.
Can I have cresting without finials, or the other way round?
Usually yes. Ranges treat cresting and finials as options. Tell us what you want and the quote will list each item.
Do you make timber traditional lanterns?
Our range is aluminium and uPVC. Aluminium can be powder-coated in heritage colours that suit timber windows and doors.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Cornwall?
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.
Traditional roof lanterns by town in Cornwall
- Traditional roof lanterns in Bodmin
- Traditional roof lanterns in Camborne
- Traditional roof lanterns in Falmouth
- Traditional roof lanterns in Launceston
- Traditional roof lanterns in Liskeard
- Traditional roof lanterns in Newquay
- Traditional roof lanterns in Penzance
- Traditional roof lanterns in Redruth
- Traditional roof lanterns in Saltash
- Traditional roof lanterns in St Austell
- Traditional roof lanterns in Truro