Roof lanterns for Wood Green: the essentials
Our roof lanterns service in Wood Green 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.
London homes often run deep from front to back, so the middle of the ground floor is the darkest space — exactly where an overhead rooflight earns its keep. Roof lanterns suit orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
We work across Greater London, including Wood Green, and in neighbouring towns such as Muswell Hill and Crouch End. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Wood Green project
- Internal and external colours
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Opening vents with electric control
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Slim aluminium bars, more glass
- Double or triple glazed with solar-control options
Things we check at survey
- Some designs project above the roof enough to affect planning on certain houses
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
Consents for roof lanterns in Wood Green
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do roof lanterns cost in Wood Green?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Wood Green, 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 Wood Green, 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.
Neighbouring towns
Other services in Wood Green
Roof lanterns in Wood Green: questions
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.
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.
Is the survey in Wood Green free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Wood Green?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
