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Traditional roof lanterns in Greater Manchester

We supply traditional roof lanterns across Greater Manchester, from Manchester to the smaller towns, priced to your kerb size and delivered to your site.

AreaGreater Manchester

NationEngland

Towns listed41

Guide price from£1,495

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Get a price in Greater Manchester

Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.

Choosing traditional roof lanterns in Greater Manchester

Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.

Across Greater Manchester, the shortest day brings around 7h 28m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 59.9° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.

Suits orangeries and older houses
Modern thermally broken aluminium frame
Specification sheets for consent applications
Closer glazing bars for a period look

Delivery and fitting in Greater Manchester

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:

Traditional roof lantern prices
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 Greater Manchester

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.

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 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 Greater Manchester: questions

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.

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.

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.

Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Greater Manchester?

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.