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Traditional roof lanterns in the West Midlands

Whether you are in Birmingham or elsewhere in the West Midlands, the process is the same: configure your lantern, get a guide price, then a fixed quote and a delivery date.

AreaWest Midlands

NationEngland

Towns listed20

Guide price from£1,495

Configure and price Call 0800 088 6248

Get a price in the West Midlands

Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.

Choosing traditional roof lanterns in the West Midlands

Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.

Across the West Midlands, the shortest day brings around 7h 39m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 60.9° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.

Suits orangeries and older houses
Closer glazing bars for a period look
Modern thermally broken aluminium frame
Specification sheets for consent applications

Delivery and fitting in the West Midlands

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:

Traditional roof lantern prices
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 West Midlands

For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.

Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.

Building regulations 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

Traditional roof lanterns in the West Midlands: questions

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 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.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in the West Midlands?

Your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.