Traditional roof lanterns in Lerwick
Buy traditional roof lanterns for homes in Lerwick and across the Highlands and Islands. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your ZE1 address.
Price a traditional roof lantern for Lerwick
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Traditional roof lanterns for Lerwick homes
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
At 60.16°N, Lerwick sees roughly 5h 49m of daylight in late December and 18h 56m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Decorative ridge cresting and finials
- Classic white or heritage colours
- Closer glazing bars for a period look
Delivery and fitting in Lerwick
Delivery to ZE1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Lerwick before quoting.
Delivery to ZE1 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 Lerwick
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 |
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 Lerwick
Here the Building (Scotland) Regulations and the domestic Technical Handbook set the standards, with a building warrant usually required for extension work.
Householder permitted development in Scotland has its own rules, and listed buildings and conservation areas need extra care.
Building regulations in Lerwick 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 Lerwick
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.
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 it worth having solar-control glass in Lerwick?
With the midsummer sun about 53.3° high at noon, roof glass in Lerwick gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Lerwick?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for ZE1.