Roof lanterns for Llandrindod Wells: the essentials
Thinking about roof lanterns in Llandrindod Wells? The short answer: hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Chapels, barns and farm buildings converted across Wales often need bespoke or conservation-style glass. Think of roof lanterns for rooms that need height as well as light.
Llandrindod Wells is around 31 km from Newtown, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Powys, including the LD1 district.
Specification options
- Opening vents with electric control
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Internal and external colours
- Light from every angle across the day
- Slim aluminium bars, more glass
What to check first
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
Planning and building rules for Llandrindod Wells
In Wales a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development if it stands no more than 15 cm proud of the roof, except on protected land such as conservation areas and National Parks, where permission is needed. Listed buildings need listed building consent from the council, and flats have no householder permitted development rights.
Welsh Building Regulations expect new or replacement rooflights to reach 2.2 W/m²K and roof windows 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B rating. Wales also has its own overheating rules (Part O) for new homes, in force since November 2022.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Llandrindod Wells
Guide prices for roof lanterns in Llandrindod Wells 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 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Llandrindod Wells, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about roof lanterns in Llandrindod Wells
How big can a lantern be?
Aluminium systems go to around three by six metres in standard ranges; larger sizes are made to order.
Aluminium or uPVC?
Aluminium gives slimmer bars and a longer life; uPVC costs less. We fit both.
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.
Is the survey in Llandrindod Wells 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 Llandrindod Wells?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
