What do roof lanterns in Aberystwyth involve?
Roof lanterns in Aberystwyth means hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. We cover the SY23 district and the rest of Dyfed, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many Welsh homes have older single-storey rear extensions where a glass rooflight brightens a dark kitchen. Typical uses for roof lanterns include rooms that need height as well as light.
From Aberystwyth to Machynlleth, Dolgellau and Llandrindod Wells, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Options we can specify in Aberystwyth
- Opening vents with electric control
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Internal and external colours
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Can include opening vents
- Adds visual height to a single-storey room
Things we check at survey
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
Planning and building rules for Aberystwyth
Welsh householder permitted development (Class C) allows rooflights that project no more than 15 cm and sit no higher than the existing roof — but not in conservation areas, National Parks, AONBs or World Heritage Sites. A side-facing rooflight within 10.5 m of the boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Welsh Building Regulations expect new or replacement rooflights to reach 2.2 W/m²K and roof windows 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B rating. Wales also has its own overheating rules (Part O) for new homes, in force since November 2022.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Aberystwyth
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the SY23 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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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Common questions
Do they leak?
Modern lanterns are sealed systems. Leaks usually trace back to the kerb or roof membrane detail, which we form and check ourselves.
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.
Do you fit roof lanterns in Aberystwyth?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Aberystwyth and across Dyfed. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Aberystwyth?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
