Roof lanterns in Eccles: what is involved?
For Eccles 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.
Rear kitchen extensions on North West semis often have small domes from decades ago that leak or have yellowed. In Eccles, as anywhere, roof lanterns are the usual choice for orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
Eccles sits about 2 km from Swinton and 3 km from Salford, and we cover the whole M30 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Opening vents with electric control
- Internal and external colours
- Slim aluminium bars, more glass
- Light from every angle across the day
Before you order: points to check
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
Planning and building rules for Eccles
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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do roof lanterns cost in Eccles?
Guide prices for roof lanterns in Eccles 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 Eccles, 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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Common questions
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.
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 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.
Is the survey in Eccles free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you fit roof lanterns in Eccles?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Eccles and across Greater Manchester. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
