How we approach roof lanterns in Telford
Thinking about roof lanterns in Telford? 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.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. Roof lanterns suit orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
We cover all of Telford and the TF3 district, and nearby Wellington and Bridgnorth.
Options we can specify in Telford
- Opening vents with electric control
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Can include opening vents
- Classic look that suits period and modern homes
Things we check at survey
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
Do you need permission in Telford?
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. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. 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 Telford
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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Telford address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about roof lanterns in Telford
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.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Telford?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Telford free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
