Traditional roof lanterns in Birmingham
Choosing a traditional roof lantern for a house in Birmingham? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to B1.
Price a traditional roof lantern for Birmingham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Traditional roof lanterns for Birmingham homes
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.0° high over Birmingham, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Decorative ridge cresting and finials
- Closer glazing bars for a period look
- Classic white or heritage colours
Delivery and fitting in Birmingham
Your quote includes delivery to Birmingham at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Birmingham can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to B1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Traditional roof lantern prices for Birmingham
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 |
| 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 Birmingham
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.
On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.
Building regulations in Birmingham 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 Birmingham
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.
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 Birmingham?
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Birmingham?
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.