uPVC roof lanterns in Aberdeen
From a small lantern over a hallway to a long one above a kitchen island, we quote uPVC roof lanterns for Aberdeen homes to the exact kerb size, with glass and colour choices set out clearly before you commit.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Aberdeen
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Aberdeen homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
Winter daylight in Aberdeen lasts about 6h 40m, against 17h 56m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Same ridge-and-hip shape
- Lower cost than aluminium
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
Delivery and fitting in Aberdeen
We confirm the delivery cost and date for AB10 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for AB10 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to AB10 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Aberdeen
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 × 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 for Aberdeen
Here the Building (Scotland) Regulations and the domestic Technical Handbook set the standards, with a building warrant usually required for extension work.
Your council will confirm whether your lantern is permitted development under Scotland's rules, particularly for listed buildings.
Building regulations in Aberdeen 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
Questions from Aberdeen
Can I get a grey uPVC lantern?
Some ranges offer foiled colours. The choice is narrower than aluminium.
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Aberdeen?
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Aberdeen?
Your local authority building standards (verifier) service. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.