uPVC roof lanterns in Radcliffe
Planning an extension in Radcliffe? A uPVC roof lantern is one of the quickest ways to bring daylight into the middle of the room. Use the configurator for a guide price, then send your kerb size for a fixed quote and delivery date.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Radcliffe
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Radcliffe homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
On the shortest day Radcliffe gets about 7h 27m of daylight, with the sun only 13.0° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
- Same ridge-and-hip shape
- A sensible choice for budget projects
Delivery and fitting in Radcliffe
Your quote includes delivery to Radcliffe at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Radcliffe can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to M26 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Radcliffe
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 |
| 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 Radcliffe
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 Radcliffe 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 Radcliffe
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Radcliffe?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Radcliffe?
With the midsummer sun about 59.9° high at noon, roof glass in Radcliffe gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.