Roof lanterns for Aberfeldy: the essentials
For Aberfeldy 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.
Tenements and flats are common in Scottish towns and cities, where rooflights over stairwells and top-floor flats need the owners' and factor's agreement. In Aberfeldy, as anywhere, roof lanterns are the usual choice for orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
We work across Perth and Kinross, including Aberfeldy, and in neighbouring towns such as Pitlochry and Crieff. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Aberfeldy
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Internal and external colours
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Opening vents with electric control
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Can include opening vents
- Slim aluminium bars, more glass
Before you order: points to check
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
Consents for roof lanterns in Aberfeldy
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 3.3 W/m²K. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do roof lanterns cost in Aberfeldy?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the PH15 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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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Common 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.
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.
Is the survey in Aberfeldy 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 Aberfeldy?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
