Traditional roof lanterns in Wakefield
Buy traditional roof lanterns for homes in Wakefield and across West Yorkshire. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your WF1 address.
Price a traditional roof lantern for Wakefield
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Traditional roof lanterns for Wakefield homes
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
Winter daylight in Wakefield lasts about 7h 26m, against 17h 05m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Suits orangeries and older houses
- Closer glazing bars for a period look
- Modern thermally broken aluminium frame
Delivery and fitting in Wakefield
Your quote includes delivery to Wakefield at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Wakefield before quoting.
Delivery to WF1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Traditional roof lantern prices for Wakefield
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 |
| 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 Wakefield
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.
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 in Wakefield 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 Wakefield
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.
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Wakefield?
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Wakefield?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for WF1.