uPVC roof lanterns in Didcot
Planning an extension in Didcot? A uPVC roof lantern is one of the quickest ways to bring daylight into the middle of the room. Use the configurator for a guide price, then send your kerb size for a fixed quote and delivery date.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Didcot
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Didcot homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
Winter daylight in Didcot lasts about 7h 48m, against 16h 40m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Double glazed units as standard
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
- Lower cost than aluminium
Delivery and fitting in Didcot
We confirm the delivery cost and date for OX11 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Didcot can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to OX11 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Didcot
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 × 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 Didcot
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.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Didcot 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 Didcot
Is uPVC heavier?
Weight is dominated by the glass, so the difference is small.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Didcot?
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 Didcot?
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.