Roof lanterns for Oakham: the essentials
For Oakham 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.
Many Midlands semis have had a single-storey rear extension added, and a larger flat rooflight or lantern is often the change that makes it feel finished. Roof lanterns suit orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
We cover all of Oakham and the LE15 district, and nearby Uppingham and Melton Mowbray.
What you can choose
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Internal and external colours
- Opening vents with electric control
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Can include opening vents
- Light from every angle across the day
What to check first
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
Planning and building rules for Oakham
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.
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. 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.
Guide prices for Oakham
Guide prices for roof lanterns in Oakham 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the LE15 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Oakham, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Roof lanterns in Oakham: 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.
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.
Aluminium or uPVC?
Aluminium gives slimmer bars and a longer life; uPVC costs less. We fit both.
Do you fit roof lanterns in Oakham?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Oakham and across Rutland. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Oakham?
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.
