uPVC roof lanterns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Whether you are in Aberdeen or elsewhere in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, the process is the same: configure your lantern, get a guide price, then a fixed quote and a delivery date.
Get a price in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing uPVC roof lanterns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
Across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, the shortest day brings around 6h 38m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 56.1° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Same ridge-and-hip shape
- Double glazed units as standard
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
- A sensible choice for budget projects
Delivery and fitting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Delivery to mainland postcodes here is priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order. Some districts, such as AB32, are Highlands, islands or remote postcodes and are delivered by arrangement.
Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.
uPVC roof lantern prices
Guide prices for common uPVC roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1000 mm | 1.00 m² | £845–£995£704 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 1.44 m² | £995–£1,195£829 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,045–£1,295£871 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,195–£1,395£996 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, uPVC 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 Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Here the Building (Scotland) Regulations and the domestic Technical Handbook set the standards, with a building warrant usually required for extension work.
Householder permitted development in Scotland has its own rules, and listed buildings and conservation areas need extra care.
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
uPVC roof lanterns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire: questions
Are uPVC lanterns as good as aluminium?
They do the same job at a lower price, with bulkier frames and fewer colour and size options. For most showpiece extensions aluminium is worth the extra.
Will white uPVC yellow over time?
Modern uPVC profiles are UV-stabilised and should stay white with normal cleaning. Very old lanterns, especially with polycarbonate panels, are the ones that discolour.
Is uPVC heavier?
Weight is dominated by the glass, so the difference is small.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
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.