uPVC roof lanterns in Gloucester
From a small lantern over a hallway to a long one above a kitchen island, we quote uPVC roof lanterns for Gloucester homes to the exact kerb size, with glass and colour choices set out clearly before you commit.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Gloucester
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Gloucester homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.6° high over Gloucester, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- White uPVC frames
- Same ridge-and-hip shape
- Lower cost than aluminium
Delivery and fitting in Gloucester
We confirm the delivery cost and date for GL1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Gloucester before quoting.
Delivery to GL1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Gloucester
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 |
| 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 Gloucester
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.
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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester
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.
Can I get a grey uPVC lantern?
Some ranges offer foiled colours. The choice is narrower than aluminium.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Gloucester?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your district, borough or unitary council before ordering.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Gloucester?
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.