What do roof lanterns in Aldridge involve?
We handle roof lanterns across the West Midlands, including Aldridge. 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.
Older terraced streets in Midlands towns often have back additions and side passages that suit a ridge rooflight or long flat rooflight. In Aldridge, as anywhere, roof lanterns are the usual choice for rooms that need height as well as light.
Aldridge sits about 5 km from Walsall and 6 km from Bloxwich, and we cover the whole WS9 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Aldridge project
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Opening vents with electric control
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Double or triple glazed with solar-control options
- Classic look that suits period and modern homes
Things we check at survey
- Some designs project above the roof enough to affect planning on certain houses
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
Do you need permission in Aldridge?
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.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Roof lanterns prices in Aldridge
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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Aldridge, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
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 they leak?
Modern lanterns are sealed systems. Leaks usually trace back to the kerb or roof membrane detail, which we form and check ourselves.
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 you work alongside my builder in Aldridge?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you fit roof lanterns in Aldridge?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Aldridge and across the West Midlands. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
