Roof lantern installation across Derbyshire

Guide prices in Derbyshire

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 Derbyshire

We work right across England, and Derbyshire is covered on the same footing as everywhere else. There is no showroom or depot to visit. The survey happens at your property or, for fit-only jobs, from your photos. If your address is remote or reached by ferry, tell us early and we will confirm what arrangement is needed before quoting.

What the job includes

Glass lifted and laid into the frame by hand or with gear
Upstand checked for size, level and square before the kit is opened
Frame assembled on the kerb in the maker's set order
Heat and glare — We talk through the glass options before you order a large lantern.
Lanterns and planning — We check whether your lantern can go in without a planning application.

Rules that apply in England

England's rules in short: permitted development usually covers a rooflight on a house roof provided it doesn't stick out more than 0.15 m or rise above the ridge, though a listed building always needs consent and some streets have Article 4 directions. Building regulations apply to new openings, and replacements go through building control; as we are not registered with a competent person scheme, we use a building notice and show the fee on the quote. The energy limit for rooflights in existing homes is 2.2 W/m²K, and the 2026 Approved Document L, in force from 24 March 2027, keeps that figure.

Common questions in Derbyshire

What if my roof opening is the wrong size for the roof lantern?

We find out before the fitting day, not on it. If the opening is slightly out, it can usually be adjusted by trimming or by packing out the upstand. If it is a long way off, the choice is between altering the opening and changing the unit. Bear in mind that rooflights are often sold by builder's opening size rather than external size, so check which one your measurement refers to.

What is included in the price?

The written quote lists it line by line. Typically that covers fitting labour, fixings, sealants, membrane or flashing materials, any upstand work, internal finishing if agreed, and taking away the waste. For supply and fit, the unit itself is included too. Scaffold, lifting gear and any third-party fees, where needed, are shown separately so you can see what each part of the job costs.

Do you cover Derbyshire?

Yes. Fitters travel to addresses in Derbyshire and the surrounding districts, including DE, NG, S and SK postcodes. We do not run an office there; the survey and the fitting happen at your property. A few island and remote postcodes are covered by arrangement; if yours is one, we confirm travel and dates before quoting.

Roof lantern installation in Derbyshire