Traditional roof lanterns in Hessle
Whether your Hessle 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 Hessle
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Traditional roof lanterns for Hessle homes
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
Winter daylight in Hessle lasts about 7h 25m, against 17h 05m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Suits orangeries and older houses
- Specification sheets for consent applications
- Classic white or heritage colours
Delivery and fitting in Hessle
Your quote includes delivery to Hessle at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Hessle before quoting.
Delivery to HU13 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Traditional roof lantern prices for Hessle
What traditional roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
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 Hessle
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.
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 Hessle 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 Hessle
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.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Hessle?
With the midsummer sun about 59.7° high at noon, roof glass in Hessle gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Hessle?
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.