uPVC roof lanterns in Uppingham
Choosing a uPVC roof lantern for a house in Uppingham? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to LE15.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Uppingham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Uppingham homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
On the shortest day Uppingham gets about 7h 38m of daylight, with the sun only 14.0° 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
- White uPVC frames
- A sensible choice for budget projects
Delivery and fitting in Uppingham
Your quote includes delivery to Uppingham at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Uppingham 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 Uppingham
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 |
| 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 Uppingham
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.
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 Uppingham 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 Uppingham
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.
Can I get a grey uPVC lantern?
Some ranges offer foiled colours. The choice is narrower than aluminium.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Uppingham?
With the midsummer sun about 60.9° high at noon, roof glass in Uppingham gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Uppingham?
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.