uPVC roof lanterns in Derby
Buy uPVC roof lanterns for homes in Derby and across Derbyshire. 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 DE1 address.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Derby
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Derby homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
Winter daylight in Derby lasts about 7h 34m, against 16h 55m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Lower cost than aluminium
- A sensible choice for budget projects
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
Delivery and fitting in Derby
Your quote includes delivery to Derby at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Derby can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to DE1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Derby
What uPVC roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc 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 |
| 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 Derby
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 Derby 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 Derby
Can I get a grey uPVC lantern?
Some ranges offer foiled colours. The choice is narrower than aluminium.
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Derby?
Yes. Delivery to Derby (DE1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Derby?
With the midsummer sun about 60.5° high at noon, roof glass in Derby gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.