Traditional roof lanterns in Loughborough
Whether your Loughborough 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 Loughborough
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Traditional roof lanterns for Loughborough homes
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
Winter daylight in Loughborough lasts about 7h 36m, against 16h 53m 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
- Decorative ridge cresting and finials
- Specification sheets for consent applications
Delivery and fitting in Loughborough
Delivery to LE11 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 LE11 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to LE11 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Traditional roof lantern prices for Loughborough
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 |
| 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 for Loughborough
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.
Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.
Building regulations in Loughborough 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 Loughborough
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.
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 it worth having solar-control glass in Loughborough?
With the midsummer sun about 60.7° high at noon, roof glass in Loughborough gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Loughborough?
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.