Roof lanterns for Lofthouse: the essentials
Our roof lanterns service in Lofthouse 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.
Converted barns and mills in Yorkshire often suit bespoke or ridge rooflights that follow the original structure. In Lofthouse, as anywhere, roof lanterns are the usual choice for rooms that need height as well as light.
Lofthouse sits about 5 km from Wakefield and 7 km from Morley, and we cover the whole WF3 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Lofthouse project
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Internal and external colours
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Can include opening vents
- Adds visual height to a single-storey room
What to check first
- 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 Lofthouse
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.
Roof lanterns prices in Lofthouse
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
- Tell us what you have. Send the WF3 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Roof lanterns in Lofthouse: 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.
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.
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 you fit roof lanterns in Lofthouse?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Lofthouse and across West Yorkshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Lofthouse?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
