uPVC roof lanterns in Morecambe
Buy uPVC roof lanterns for homes in Morecambe and across Lancashire. 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 LA4 address.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Morecambe
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Morecambe homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
At 54.07°N, Morecambe sees roughly 7h 21m of daylight in late December and 17h 10m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- A sensible choice for budget projects
- Double glazed units as standard
- Lower cost than aluminium
Delivery and fitting in Morecambe
Delivery to LA4 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Morecambe can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to LA4 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Morecambe
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 × 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 Morecambe
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 Morecambe 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 Morecambe
Is uPVC heavier?
Weight is dominated by the glass, so the difference is small.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Morecambe?
With the midsummer sun about 59.4° high at noon, roof glass in Morecambe gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Morecambe?
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.