uPVC roof lanterns in Skelmersdale
Whether your Skelmersdale extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a uPVC roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Skelmersdale
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Skelmersdale homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
On the shortest day Skelmersdale 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.
- Same ridge-and-hip shape
- White uPVC frames
- Lower cost than aluminium
Delivery and fitting in Skelmersdale
We confirm the delivery cost and date for WN8 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Skelmersdale can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to WN8 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Skelmersdale
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 |
| 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 Skelmersdale
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 Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale
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 uPVC heavier?
Weight is dominated by the glass, so the difference is small.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Skelmersdale?
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 Skelmersdale?
With the midsummer sun about 59.9° high at noon, roof glass in Skelmersdale gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.