Traditional roof lanterns in Stroud
Looking for a traditional roof lantern in Stroud? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to GL5 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.
Price a traditional roof lantern for Stroud
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Traditional roof lanterns for Stroud homes
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
Winter daylight in Stroud lasts about 7h 47m, against 16h 41m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Closer glazing bars for a period look
- Suits orangeries and older houses
- Specification sheets for consent applications
Delivery and fitting in Stroud
We confirm the delivery cost and date for GL5 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Stroud before quoting.
Delivery to GL5 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Traditional roof lantern prices for Stroud
Typical guide prices for traditional roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 |
| 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 Stroud
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
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 Stroud 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 Stroud
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 Stroud?
With the midsummer sun about 61.7° high at noon, roof glass in Stroud gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Stroud?
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.