uPVC roof lanterns in Yate
Buy uPVC roof lanterns for homes in Yate and across Gloucestershire. 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 BS37 address.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Yate
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Yate homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.9° high over Yate, 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
- Double glazed units as standard
- Lower cost than aluminium
Delivery and fitting in Yate
Your quote includes delivery to Yate at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Yate before quoting.
Delivery to BS37 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Yate
Typical guide prices for uPVC roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 Yate
England's Approved Document L caps the U-value of new or replacement rooflights in existing homes at 2.2 W/m²K, calculated with the glass horizontal.
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 Yate 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 Yate
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Yate?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Yate?
With the midsummer sun about 61.9° high at noon, roof glass in Yate gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.