uPVC roof lanterns in Westhoughton
Looking for a uPVC roof lantern in Westhoughton? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to BL5 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Westhoughton
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Westhoughton homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
Winter daylight in Westhoughton lasts about 7h 27m, against 17h 03m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Same ridge-and-hip shape
- Lower cost than aluminium
- White uPVC frames
Delivery and fitting in Westhoughton
We confirm the delivery cost and date for BL5 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Westhoughton can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to BL5 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Westhoughton
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 Westhoughton
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.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Westhoughton 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 Westhoughton
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.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Westhoughton?
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Westhoughton?
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.