Roof lanterns in Bromsgrove: what is involved?
Our roof lanterns service in Bromsgrove 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.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. In Bromsgrove, as anywhere, roof lanterns are the usual choice for rooms that need height as well as light.
We work across Worcestershire, including Bromsgrove, and in neighbouring towns such as Redditch and Droitwich. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Bromsgrove
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Opening vents with electric control
- Internal and external colours
- Double or triple glazed with solar-control options
- Classic look that suits period and modern homes
Before you order: points to check
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
- Some designs project above the roof enough to affect planning on certain houses
Consents for roof lanterns in Bromsgrove
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.
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.
What do roof lanterns cost in Bromsgrove?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Bromsgrove, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the B61 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Bromsgrove, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Common questions
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.
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.
How do I book a survey in Bromsgrove?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Bromsgrove?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
