uPVC roof lanterns in Torquay
Buy uPVC roof lanterns for homes in Torquay and across Devon. 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 TQ2 address.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Torquay
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Torquay homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
On the shortest day Torquay gets about 8h 00m of daylight, with the sun only 16.1° 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
- A sensible choice for budget projects
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
Delivery and fitting in Torquay
We confirm the delivery cost and date for TQ2 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Torquay can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to TQ2 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Torquay
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 |
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 Torquay
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.
Building regulations in Torquay 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 Torquay
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Torquay?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Torquay?
With the midsummer sun about 63.0° high at noon, roof glass in Torquay gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.