uPVC roof lanterns in Oakham
Order uPVC roof lanterns for delivery to Oakham and nearby Uppingham and Melton Mowbray. 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 Oakham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Oakham homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
On the shortest day Oakham gets about 7h 37m of daylight, with the sun only 13.9° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
- Same ridge-and-hip shape
- Lower cost than aluminium
Delivery and fitting in Oakham
We confirm the delivery cost and date for LE15 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Oakham can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to LE15 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Oakham
What uPVC roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc 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 Oakham
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.
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 Oakham 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 Oakham
Is uPVC heavier?
Weight is dominated by the glass, so the difference is small.
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Oakham?
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 LE15.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Oakham?
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.