Roof lanterns in St Neots: what is involved?
For St Neots homes and buildings we offer roof lanterns: hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
In the East of England, bungalows and chalet bungalows with large flat-roofed extensions are common, and they often suit a long run of rooflights. Roof lanterns suit orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
St Neots is around 40 km from Peterborough, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Cambridgeshire, including the PE19 district.
Choices for your St Neots project
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Opening vents with electric control
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Internal and external colours
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Can include opening vents
- Light from every angle across the day
What to check first
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
Planning and building rules for St Neots
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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Roof lanterns prices in St Neots
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In St Neots, 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the PE19 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Roof lanterns in St Neots: questions
Aluminium or uPVC?
Aluminium gives slimmer bars and a longer life; uPVC costs less. We fit both.
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.
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 do I book a survey in St Neots?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit roof lanterns in St Neots?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in St Neots and across Cambridgeshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
