uPVC roof lanterns in Bootle
From a small lantern over a hallway to a long one above a kitchen island, we quote uPVC roof lanterns for Bootle homes to the exact kerb size, with glass and colour choices set out clearly before you commit.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Bootle
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Bootle homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
At 53.47°N, Bootle sees roughly 7h 28m of daylight in late December and 17h 02m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- White uPVC frames
- Lower cost than aluminium
- A sensible choice for budget projects
Delivery and fitting in Bootle
Your quote includes delivery to Bootle at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Bootle can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to L20 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Bootle
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 Bootle
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 Bootle 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 Bootle
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 Bootle?
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Bootle?
Yes. Delivery to Bootle (L20) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.