Roof lanterns in Nottingham: what is involved?
Roof lanterns in Nottingham means hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. We cover the NG1 district and the rest of Nottinghamshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Older terraced streets in Midlands towns often have back additions and side passages that suit a ridge rooflight or long flat rooflight. In Nottingham, as anywhere, roof lanterns are the usual choice for orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
Nottingham is the main town we list in Nottinghamshire; we also cover nearby West Bridgford and Arnold.
What you can choose
- Internal and external colours
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Opening vents with electric control
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Light from every angle across the day
- Slim aluminium bars, more glass
Before you order: points to check
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
Consents for roof lanterns in Nottingham
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Roof lanterns prices in Nottingham
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Nottingham, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 Nottingham address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Nottingham, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Roof lanterns in Nottingham: 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.
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.
Do you fit roof lanterns in Nottingham?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Nottingham and across Nottinghamshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Nottingham?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
