uPVC roof lanterns in Whitley Bay
Buy uPVC roof lanterns for homes in Whitley Bay and across Tyne and Wear. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your NE26 address.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Whitley Bay
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Whitley Bay homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 58.4° high over Whitley Bay, 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
- Double glazed units as standard
- Same ridge-and-hip shape
Delivery and fitting in Whitley Bay
Delivery to NE26 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Whitley Bay before quoting.
Delivery to NE26 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Whitley Bay
Guide prices for common uPVC roof lantern sizes, including 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 Whitley Bay
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 Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay
Can I get a grey uPVC lantern?
Some ranges offer foiled colours. The choice is narrower than aluminium.
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 Whitley Bay?
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 NE26.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Whitley Bay?
We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.