Roof lanterns for Leigh: the essentials
We handle roof lanterns across Greater Manchester, including Leigh. In short: hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
The North West gets more rain than most of England, so upstand height, membrane detailing and rain sensors on opening units are not optional extras. Think of roof lanterns for rooms that need height as well as light.
We work across Greater Manchester, including Leigh, and in neighbouring towns such as Atherton and Tyldesley. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Internal and external colours
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Slim aluminium bars, more glass
- Light from every angle across the day
Things we check at survey
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
Planning and building rules for Leigh
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Roof lanterns prices in Leigh
Guide prices for roof lanterns in Leigh 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Leigh address.
- 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Roof lanterns in Leigh: questions
How big can a lantern be?
Aluminium systems go to around three by six metres in standard ranges; larger sizes are made to order.
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 Leigh 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 Leigh?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
