uPVC roof lanterns in Southall
From a small lantern over a hallway to a long one above a kitchen island, we quote uPVC roof lanterns for Southall homes to the exact kerb size, with glass and colour choices set out clearly before you commit.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Southall
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Southall homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
At 51.51°N, Southall sees roughly 7h 49m of daylight in late December and 16h 38m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Double glazed units as standard
- White uPVC frames
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
Delivery and fitting in Southall
We confirm the delivery cost and date for UB1 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 UB1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to UB1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Southall
Typical guide prices for uPVC roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 Southall
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.
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 Southall 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 Southall
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.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Southall?
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Southall?
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.