How we approach roof lanterns in Ossett
For Ossett 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.
Exposed Pennine and coastal towns in Yorkshire need upstand and flashing details built for wind-driven rain. In Ossett, as anywhere, roof lanterns are the usual choice for rooms that need height as well as light.
Ossett sits about 3 km from Dewsbury and 4 km from Batley, and we cover the whole WF5 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Ossett project
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Opening vents with electric control
- Classic look that suits period and modern homes
- Can include opening vents
Things we check at survey
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
- Some designs project above the roof enough to affect planning on certain houses
Do you need permission in Ossett?
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. 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. 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 Ossett
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Ossett, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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
- 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.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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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.
Aluminium or uPVC?
Aluminium gives slimmer bars and a longer life; uPVC costs less. We fit both.
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.
Do you fit roof lanterns in Ossett?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Ossett and across West Yorkshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Ossett free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
