Roof lanterns in Felling: what is involved?
We handle roof lanterns across Tyne and Wear, including Felling. In short: hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Many North East homes have loft rooms that benefit from larger roof windows with blackout blinds. Think of roof lanterns for rooms that need height as well as light.
Neighbouring towns include Gateshead (2 km) and Newcastle upon Tyne (4 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Internal and external colours
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Opening vents with electric control
- Slim aluminium bars, more glass
- Light from every angle across the day
Things we check at survey
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
Do you need permission in Felling?
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.
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do roof lanterns cost in Felling?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Felling, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Nearby towns
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Common questions
Do roof lanterns get hot?
They can in summer if clear glass is used on a south-facing roof. Solar-control glass and an opening vent make a big difference.
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.
How big can a lantern be?
Aluminium systems go to around three by six metres in standard ranges; larger sizes are made to order.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Felling?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you fit roof lanterns in Felling?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Felling and across Tyne and Wear. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
