Traditional roof lanterns in Kirkwall
We supply traditional roof lanterns to Kirkwall (KW15) and the rest of the Highlands and Islands: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price a traditional roof lantern for Kirkwall
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Traditional roof lanterns for Kirkwall homes
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
Winter daylight in Kirkwall lasts about 6h 11m, against 18h 30m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Modern thermally broken aluminium frame
- Decorative ridge cresting and finials
- Suits orangeries and older houses
Delivery and fitting in Kirkwall
Delivery to KW15 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 KW15 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to KW15 is by arrangement, as it falls in a Highlands, islands or remote postcode district. We confirm the cost and date on your quote before you order.
Traditional roof lantern prices for Kirkwall
Guide prices for common traditional roof lantern sizes, including 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 |
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 Kirkwall
Here the Building (Scotland) Regulations and the domestic Technical Handbook set the standards, with a building warrant usually required for extension work.
Planning in Scotland follows the Scottish permitted development order; your council confirms whether your lantern needs consent.
Building regulations in Kirkwall are checked by your local authority building standards (verifier) service. Some like-for-like replacement work does not need a building warrant but must still meet the building standards. Your council's building standards service can confirm.
Sources: Building standards technical handbooks, gov.scot · Do I need planning permission?, mygov.scot
Questions from Kirkwall
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 you deliver roof lanterns to Kirkwall?
Yes. Delivery to Kirkwall (KW15) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Kirkwall?
With the midsummer sun about 54.5° high at noon, roof glass in Kirkwall gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.