Roof lanterns for Reading: the essentials
Roof lanterns in Reading means hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. We cover the RG1 district and the rest of Berkshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Think of roof lanterns for orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
We cover all of Reading and the RG1 district, and nearby Earley and Henley-on-Thames.
Specification options
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Opening vents with electric control
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Light from every angle across the day
- Classic look that suits period and modern homes
Before you order: points to check
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
Planning and building rules for Reading
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Roof lanterns prices in Reading
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Reading, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Reading, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about roof lanterns in Reading
Aluminium or uPVC?
Aluminium gives slimmer bars and a longer life; uPVC costs less. We fit both.
Roof lantern or flat rooflight?
A lantern adds height and sky from all sides; a flat rooflight is lower-profile and cleaner from outside. Our guide compares them in detail.
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 you fit roof lanterns in Reading?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Reading and across Berkshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Reading free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
