uPVC roof lanterns in Wigston
Order uPVC roof lanterns for delivery to Wigston and nearby Oadby and Leicester. Every lantern is checked against your measurements before it is ordered, and the price on your quote is fixed for the specification shown; any extra work is agreed with you first.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Wigston
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Wigston homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
Winter daylight in Wigston lasts about 7h 38m, against 16h 51m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
- A sensible choice for budget projects
- White uPVC frames
Delivery and fitting in Wigston
Your quote includes delivery to Wigston at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Wigston before quoting.
Delivery to LE18 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Wigston
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 Wigston
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.
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 Wigston 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 Wigston
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.
Can I get a grey uPVC lantern?
Some ranges offer foiled colours. The choice is narrower than aluminium.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Wigston?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for LE18.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Wigston?
With the midsummer sun about 60.9° high at noon, roof glass in Wigston gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.