How we approach roof lanterns in Wilmslow
For Wilmslow 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.
Exposed hillside towns in the North West need flashing and seal details that cope with wind-driven rain. In Wilmslow, as anywhere, roof lanterns are the usual choice for orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
We work across Cheshire, including Wilmslow, and in neighbouring towns such as Cheadle Hulme and Hazel Grove. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Internal and external colours
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Opening vents with electric control
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Slim aluminium bars, more glass
- Adds visual height to a single-storey room
Things we check at survey
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
Consents for roof lanterns in Wilmslow
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do roof lanterns cost in Wilmslow?
Guide prices for roof lanterns in Wilmslow are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Wilmslow, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Questions about roof lanterns in Wilmslow
Aluminium or uPVC?
Aluminium gives slimmer bars and a longer life; uPVC costs less. We fit both.
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.
How do I book a survey in Wilmslow?
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 Wilmslow?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Wilmslow and across Cheshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
