Traditional roof lanterns in the Scottish Borders
We supply traditional roof lanterns across the Scottish Borders, from Hawick to the smaller towns, priced to your kerb size and delivered to your site.
Get a price in the Scottish Borders
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing traditional roof lanterns in the Scottish Borders
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
Across the Scottish Borders, the shortest day brings around 7h 02m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 57.9° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Modern thermally broken aluminium frame
- Specification sheets for consent applications
- Decorative ridge cresting and finials
- Suits orangeries and older houses
Delivery and fitting in the Scottish Borders
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
Typical guide prices for traditional roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 the Scottish Borders
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 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
Traditional roof lanterns in the Scottish Borders: questions
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 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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in the Scottish Borders?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your council before ordering.