Roof lanterns in Gloucester: what is involved?
Our roof lanterns service in Gloucester covers hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Stone cottages, slate roofs and conservation areas are common in the South West, and conservation-profile rooflights keep the roofline quiet. Roof lanterns suit rooms that need height as well as light.
Gloucester is the main town we list in Gloucestershire; we also cover nearby Cheltenham and Stroud.
What you can choose
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Opening vents with electric control
- Internal and external colours
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Slim aluminium bars, more glass
- Light from every angle across the day
Things we check at survey
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
Planning, building control and Gloucester
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.
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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do roof lanterns cost in Gloucester?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Gloucester, 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 |
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 Gloucester, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Roof lanterns in Gloucester: 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.
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.
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.
Is the survey in Gloucester free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Can you work alongside my builder in Gloucester?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
