Traditional roof lanterns in Burton upon Trent
Order traditional roof lanterns for delivery to Burton upon Trent and nearby Swadlincote and Derby. 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 Burton upon Trent
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Traditional roof lanterns for Burton upon Trent homes
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
On the shortest day Burton upon Trent gets about 7h 36m of daylight, with the sun only 13.8° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Modern thermally broken aluminium frame
- Classic white or heritage colours
- Closer glazing bars for a period look
Delivery and fitting in Burton upon Trent
We confirm the delivery cost and date for DE14 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Burton upon Trent before quoting.
Delivery to DE14 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Traditional roof lantern prices for Burton upon Trent
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 |
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 Burton upon Trent
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 Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Burton upon Trent?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Burton upon Trent?
With the midsummer sun about 60.6° high at noon, roof glass in Burton upon Trent gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.