Roof lanterns for Newcastle upon Tyne: the essentials
Our roof lanterns service in Newcastle upon Tyne covers hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Stone villages inland in the North East can have conservation areas where low-profile rooflights are preferred. In Newcastle upon Tyne, as anywhere, roof lanterns are the usual choice for rooms that need height as well as light.
Newcastle upon Tyne is the main town we list in Tyne and Wear; we also cover nearby Gateshead and Gosforth.
Options we can specify in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Opening vents with electric control
- Internal and external colours
- Classic look that suits period and modern homes
- Light from every angle across the day
Before you order: points to check
- Some designs project above the roof enough to affect planning on certain houses
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
Consents for roof lanterns in Newcastle upon Tyne
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.
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. 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.
Guide prices for Newcastle upon Tyne
Guide prices for roof lanterns in Newcastle upon Tyne 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Newcastle upon Tyne address.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Roof lanterns in Newcastle upon Tyne: 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.
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 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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
