uPVC roof lanterns in Chester-le-Street
Buy uPVC roof lanterns for homes in Chester-le-Street and across County Durham. 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 DH3 address.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Chester-le-Street
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Chester-le-Street homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
On the shortest day Chester-le-Street gets about 7h 12m of daylight, with the sun only 11.7° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- White uPVC frames
- Lower cost than aluminium
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
Delivery and fitting in Chester-le-Street
We confirm the delivery cost and date for DH3 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 DH3 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to DH3 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Chester-le-Street
What uPVC roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 for Chester-le-Street
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
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 Chester-le-Street 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 Chester-le-Street
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Chester-le-Street?
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Chester-le-Street?
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 DH3.