Roof lanterns for Aberdeen: the essentials
Thinking about roof lanterns in Aberdeen? The short answer: hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights. Roof lanterns suit orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
Aberdeen is the main town we list in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire; we also cover nearby Inverurie and Ellon.
Options we can specify in Aberdeen
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Opening vents with electric control
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Internal and external colours
- Slim aluminium bars, more glass
- Double or triple glazed with solar-control options
Things we check at survey
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
Planning, building control and Aberdeen
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 2B, other external alterations) can cover a rooflight that projects no more than 1 metre from the roof, but the right does not apply in conservation areas. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scottish energy standards for glazing, including rooflights, use an area-weighted average of 1.4–1.6 W/m²K in extensions, so most modern units comply comfortably. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do roof lanterns cost in Aberdeen?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Aberdeen, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large or bespoke aluminium lantern | £5,995 – £10,795 | £4,995 – £8,995 |
| Mid-size aluminium lantern (2 × 3 m) Typical | £3,955 – £5,995 | £3,295 – £4,995 |
| Small lantern (1 × 2 m) | £2,995 – £3,955 | £2,495 – £3,295 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the AB10 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Aberdeen, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
Neighbouring towns
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Roof lanterns in Aberdeen: questions
Can a lantern go on an existing extension?
Yes, if the flat roof structure can be opened up and trimmed. We check joists and the roof build-up at survey.
How big can a lantern be?
Aluminium systems go to around three by six metres in standard ranges; larger sizes are made to order.
Do roof lanterns get hot?
They can in summer if clear glass is used on a south-facing roof. Solar-control glass and an opening vent make a big difference.
Will I need planning permission in Aberdeen?
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed.
Do you fit roof lanterns in Aberdeen?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Aberdeen and across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
