uPVC roof lanterns in Tamworth
Whether your Tamworth extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a uPVC roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Tamworth
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Tamworth homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
On the shortest day Tamworth gets about 7h 38m 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.
- A sensible choice for budget projects
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
- White uPVC frames
Delivery and fitting in Tamworth
We confirm the delivery cost and date for B79 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Tamworth can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to B79 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Tamworth
Guide prices for common uPVC roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1000 mm | 1.00 m² | £845–£995£704 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 Tamworth
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 Tamworth 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 Tamworth
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 Tamworth?
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 B79.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Tamworth?
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.