uPVC roof lanterns in Southport
Order uPVC roof lanterns for delivery to Southport and nearby Formby and Lytham St Annes. 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 Southport
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Southport homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 59.8° high over Southport, 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
- Same ridge-and-hip shape
- Double glazed units as standard
Delivery and fitting in Southport
Your quote includes delivery to Southport at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Southport can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to PR8 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Southport
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 Southport
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.
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 Southport 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 Southport
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Southport?
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 I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Southport?
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.