Traditional roof lanterns in York
Order traditional roof lanterns for delivery to York and nearby Selby and Harrogate. Every lantern is checked against your measurements before it is ordered, and the price on your quote is fixed for the specification shown; any extra work is agreed with you first.
Price a traditional roof lantern for York
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Traditional roof lanterns for York homes
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
On the shortest day York gets about 7h 23m of daylight, with the sun only 12.6° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Suits orangeries and older houses
- Specification sheets for consent applications
- Modern thermally broken aluminium frame
Delivery and fitting in York
Delivery to YO1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in York can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to YO1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Traditional roof lantern prices for York
Guide prices for common traditional roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
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 York
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
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 York 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 York
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in York?
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to York?
Yes. Delivery to York (YO1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.