Roof lantern installation across County Durham

Guide prices in County Durham

About 1 × 2 m

£3,095 – £4,545including VAT at 20%

Aluminium lantern, double glazed, fitted and glazed on a ready upstand

About 1.5 × 3 m

£4,545 – £7,195including VAT at 20%

Mid-size lantern, solar-control glass options

2 × 4 m and over

£7,195 – £11,395including VAT at 20%

Large lanterns, lifting gear on the day

Guide ranges for supply & fit. Your price is fixed in a written quote after we have seen photos or surveyed. Scaffold, access towers or a crane are priced separately if the job needs them, and building control fees, where a job needs them, are shown as their own line.

Towns we list in County Durham

Builders and roofers working in County Durham can use us for the rooflight element of a job, wherever the site is in England. Homeowners can book us directly. In both cases the fitters come to the address, the work follows the maker's instructions, and a written quote fixes the price first. Fitting is carried out by vetted teams under S&K's direction.

What the job includes

Caps, end closures and ridge trims fitted and sealed
Frame assembled on the kerb in the maker's set order
Roof membrane checked where it meets the lantern frame
Following the build order — We assemble lanterns in exactly the sequence the instructions give.
Heat and glare — We talk through the glass options before you order a large lantern.

Rules that apply in England

Two sets of rules matter in England. Planning: a rooflight on a house is normally permitted development if it projects no more than 0.15 m and stays below the highest part of the roof, but flats, listed buildings and Article 4 areas need checking. Building regulations: new openings need approval for the structure and energy performance, and a replacement is a controlled fitting. We are not registered with a competent person scheme, so we notify replacements to building control with a building notice and put the council's fee on the quote.

Common questions in County Durham

How does payment work?

Payment terms are set out on your written quote before you accept it. Depending on the job, that may mean a deposit, stage payments for larger work, or payment on completion. The contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, part of the S&K Group. Nothing is added without your agreement: if something unexpected comes up, we discuss it and agree any change before carrying on.

Can you fit a rooflight in winter or when it is raining?

Yes, within limits. Cold is less of a problem than wet, because membranes, primers and sealants need a dry surface to bond. We plan fitting days around the forecast and may move a date if heavy rain is due. If the roof has to be opened up, it is not left overnight without a temporary weather seal, so the room below stays dry while the work is finished.

Can you remove and dispose of the old rooflight?

Yes. Taking out the old unit is part of any replacement job, and it leaves with the rest of the waste unless you ask to keep it. Old domes, glass and frames go through proper waste routes. If removal turns up a rotten kerb or damaged decking, we show you what we have found and agree the repair with you before going any further.

Roof lantern installation in County Durham