Traditional roof lanterns in Newtownabbey
Whether your Newtownabbey extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a traditional roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a traditional roof lantern for Newtownabbey
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Traditional roof lanterns for Newtownabbey homes
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
On the shortest day Newtownabbey gets about 7h 14m of daylight, with the sun only 11.9° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Decorative ridge cresting and finials
- Suits orangeries and older houses
- Classic white or heritage colours
Delivery and fitting in Newtownabbey
Delivery to BT36 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 BT36 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to Northern Ireland is by arrangement: we confirm the carrier, any sea-freight charge and the date on your quote before you order.
Traditional roof lantern prices for Newtownabbey
Typical guide prices for traditional roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 for Newtownabbey
Energy standards for lanterns in Northern Ireland come from the Building Regulations (NI) 2012 and Technical Booklet F1.
Your district council handles planning in Northern Ireland, under the 2015 permitted development order.
Building regulations in Newtownabbey are checked by your district council's building control service. Replacement and new rooflights are controlled work in most cases. Your council's building control service will confirm whether an application is needed.
Sources: Building Regulations, Department of Finance NI · Planning permission: when to apply, nidirect
Questions from Newtownabbey
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.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Newtownabbey?
Your district council's building control service. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Newtownabbey?
Yes. Delivery to Newtownabbey (BT36) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.