uPVC roof lanterns in Boston
Choosing a uPVC roof lantern for a house in Boston? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to PE21.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Boston
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Boston homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 60.5° high over Boston, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
- White uPVC frames
- Double glazed units as standard
Delivery and fitting in Boston
Delivery to PE21 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Boston before quoting.
Delivery to PE21 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Boston
Guide prices for common uPVC roof lantern sizes, including 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 |
| 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 Boston
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
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 Boston 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 Boston
Can I get a grey uPVC lantern?
Some ranges offer foiled colours. The choice is narrower than aluminium.
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 it worth having solar-control glass in Boston?
With the midsummer sun about 60.5° high at noon, roof glass in Boston gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Boston?
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 PE21.