Traditional roof lanterns in Dorset
Whether you are in Bournemouth or elsewhere in Dorset, the process is the same: configure your lantern, get a guide price, then a fixed quote and a delivery date.
Get a price in Dorset
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing traditional roof lanterns in Dorset
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
Across Dorset, the shortest day brings around 7h 57m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 62.7° 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
- Closer glazing bars for a period look
- Decorative ridge cresting and finials
- Modern thermally broken aluminium frame
Delivery and fitting in Dorset
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
What traditional roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc 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 Dorset
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.
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 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 Dorset: questions
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.
Will a traditional lantern need planning permission?
The style does not change the planning position; size, height and location do. Listed buildings and conservation areas are the main cases where consent is more likely to be needed.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Dorset?
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.
Traditional roof lanterns by town in Dorset
- Traditional roof lanterns in Bournemouth
- Traditional roof lanterns in Bridport
- Traditional roof lanterns in Christchurch
- Traditional roof lanterns in Dorchester
- Traditional roof lanterns in Ferndown
- Traditional roof lanterns in Poole
- Traditional roof lanterns in Swanage
- Traditional roof lanterns in Weymouth
- Traditional roof lanterns in Wimborne Minster