Roof lanterns in Stratford-upon-Avon: what is involved?
For Stratford-upon-Avon 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 rooms that need height as well as light.
Stratford-upon-Avon sits about 11 km from Alcester and 13 km from Warwick, and we cover the whole CV37 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Opening vents with electric control
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Internal and external colours
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Light from every angle across the day
- Classic look that suits period and modern homes
Things we check at survey
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
Planning, building control and Stratford-upon-Avon
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. 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. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Roof lanterns prices in Stratford-upon-Avon
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Stratford-upon-Avon, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Stratford-upon-Avon address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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.
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Questions about roof lanterns in Stratford-upon-Avon
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.
How big can a lantern be?
Aluminium systems go to around three by six metres in standard ranges; larger sizes are made to order.
Is the survey in Stratford-upon-Avon free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
