White roof lanterns in Leicester
Choosing a white roof lantern for a house in Leicester? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to LE1.
Price a white roof lantern for Leicester
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
White roof lanterns for Leicester homes
Classic white frames that blend into the ceiling and suit period homes.
Winter daylight in Leicester lasts about 7h 38m, against 16h 52m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Grey or black outside if preferred
- Matches white windows and doors
- Gloss or satin whites
Delivery and fitting in Leicester
Delivery to LE1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Leicester can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to LE1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
White roof lantern prices for Leicester
Typical guide prices for white roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £1,995–£2,295£1,662 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,295–£2,695£1,912 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,195–£3,695£2,662 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in white. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Leicester
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 Leicester 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 Leicester
Does a white lantern show dirt?
Outside, white shows dirt more than grey. Self-cleaning glass helps with the glass, and the frames benefit from an occasional wash.
Is white cheaper?
White is a stock colour, so it costs the same as the other stock colours.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Leicester?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Leicester?
With the midsummer sun about 60.8° high at noon, roof glass in Leicester gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.