uPVC roof lanterns in Kirkby
Looking for a uPVC roof lantern in Kirkby? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to L32 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Kirkby
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Kirkby homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
At 53.48°N, Kirkby 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.
- Lower cost than aluminium
- Same ridge-and-hip shape
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
Delivery and fitting in Kirkby
Delivery to L32 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Kirkby can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to L32 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Kirkby
Guide prices for common uPVC roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
| 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 Kirkby
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.
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 Kirkby 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 Kirkby
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Kirkby?
With the midsummer sun about 60.0° high at noon, roof glass in Kirkby gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Kirkby?
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.