A great option for kitchen, living spaces and home extensions
Slimline Roof Lanterns - Manchester & The North West
Looking to buy roof lanterns for a Cheshire or Greater Manchester home renovation? Our Slimline® roof lantern is officially the slimmest on the UK market and the only one with the option of an opening roof vent. Our electrically-operated version even comes with automatic climate control, so you just set your desired temperature and your Slimline vent will do the rest.
This is a great option for kitchen, living spaces and extensions – the vents provide fresh air and cooling without the need to open any doors or windows. With seals that are 80% deeper than competitors, you can be sure that the risk of condensation is also minimised. Whether you need roof lanterns for kitchen extensions, loft conversions or a new home build, our Slimline lanterns are ideal for any space. Call us today on 01625 885030 to find out more about our range and our stress-free fitting options.
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Roof Lanterns in Manchester and the North West
FC extensions serves regions around the North West, and has previously worked with homeowners to fit roof lanterns for kitchen extensions and a range of other extension and conversion projects in the following areas:
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Frequently asked Questions about Manchester Slimline Roof Lanterns, click to Read More
Do roof lanterns lose heat?
‘U-value’ is the word used to describe an object or property’s ability to lose or retain heat. Some people are concerned about whether to fit roof lanterns into homes because some varieties have a low U-value, meaning they cause a lot of heat to be lost. This is because hot air rises and is easily lost through skylights and roof vents.
However, slimline roof lanterns have a much better thermal efficiency than their competitors. The design uses ultra-thin glazing bars, and the materials used in the frames allow for maximum insulation, meaning minimal heat loss. What’s more, our Cheshire-made slimline vents use unique electronically enhanced, climate-control technologies. Their vents are designed to open and close depending on the temperature outside; you can simply input your ideal room temperature and the vents will automatically adjust to ensure this is regulated.
In the winter, the design of the vents means that there is minimal gapping in the framework, which means heat can be kept inside and a warm temperature can be maintained by the lanterns.
How much do roof lanterns cost?
At FC Extensions, we make bespoke roof lanterns. Manchester and North West homeowners opt to have these installed, often as part of a wider extension project such as a conservatory or kitchen extension. Next, we create and deliver made-to-order lanterns, designed to perfectly fit their space and style requirements.
Because of the bespoke nature of our Slimline roof lanterns, their cost varies. However, a rough estimate to fit skylights in Manchester and surrounding areas is between £2,200 - £3,300.
The final price of a roof lantern in the North of England depends on a number of factors. These include the size, shape and style of the skylight.
What are the pros and cons of roof lanterns?
Installing roof lanterns in your home has many benefits. These include:
- Making a statement - skylights are a great way to improve the aesthetic appeal of your home. In lofts, living rooms and kitchens they catch people’s attention and also improve the value of many Greater Manchester properties.
- Increased natural light and space - roof lanterns are an ideal way to add light to a room. They let in direct sunlight from the sky, which isn’t obstructed by other buildings or structures. They are ideal additions to darker and smaller areas, and can make loft spaces especially look much bigger than they are.
- Solar heating - allowing direct sunlight into homes, roof skylights are a great way to add solar heat into living spaces, especially during the winter months. This is an ideal way to bring down your energy costs.
- Regulated temperatures - Slimline roof lanterns use technologies which regulate the temperature of your home. Their unique design allows you to control your climate, by inputting a chosen temperature and allowing the vents to do all the work for you.
A con of some brands of skylights is that they can decrease the U-value of homes. This can mean a lot of heat is lost through the roof area, which makes living areas colder and increases energy costs. Fortunately, Slimline roof lanterns have a much higher thermal efficiency than other skylights. They are built using ultra-slim glazing pains and use the best insulation materials to ensure minimal heat loss.
Do roof lanterns need planning permission?
Usually, planning permission is not required for a roof lantern installation in Manchester or the North West of the UK. This is provided that homeowners follow permitted development regulations, which state that skylights do not extend more than 150mm above the sloping plane of the property’s existing roof. They must also be no higher than the highest part of the roof to be built without obtaining planning permission.
From start to finish the service from First Choice Extensions has been excellent and really professional. We had a dormer loft conversion done in what was a smaller size loft. They helped us with drawings to maximise space and created a stunning spacious loft area with an en-suite bathroom. Any snags were quickly quickly rectified with no fuss. The build itself was made significantly less intrusive by the creative way they accessed the loft space via scaffolding for the majority of the works. We have no hesitation in recommending them.
I would recommend First Choice Extensions. We had, what turned out to be, a complicated renovation of our 1899 semi-detached house. The project was to create a utility room off the hallway into a reception room and to take out and replace the kitchen. We also had a new cylinder based boiler/heating system installed. The kitchen involved the removal of a chimney breast, the removal of the existing door and window and replaced with a bi-folding door. We also ended up having the floor taken out and replaced to ensure it was at the same level as the rest of the house. Underfloor heating was installed, new kitchen units from AS Kitchens and a feature brick slip wall. First Choice were able to meet all of the requirements and challenges discovered on the way. When we get around to it, we are hoping to use First Choice again for our loft conversion.
We have been delighted with the work from First Choice Extensions. There has been excellent communication and the team has cultivated a level of trust over the project that put us at ease. We particularly liked the transparency in the planning stage, where Tony gave us plenty of time to understand our designs and over the following weeks he was very patient, answering all our questions until we felt comfortable to commit. We didn’t feel rushed or pressured at any stage. During work the whole team was friendly and professional, they were also understanding of our son’s sensory needs and were thoughtful in letting us know when particularly noisy things were about to happen. They even brought him a pair of ear defenders which was a very nice touch. The work has been to a high standard and the team have been focused on making sure the final finish is excellent and that we are happy. When small issues have cropped up they have reassured us that everything will get sorted and they have delivered on that promise completely. We are grateful for the attention to detail and customer focus and we are really happy with our new family space. We would not hesitate to recommend them.
We chose First Choice as wanted our extension managed by just the one contact rather than us having to source lots of suppliers - it was important to us to have someone project manage the whole thing - both having busy jobs and working full time we didn’t have the time to arrange all the different elements that comes with having an extension. FCE provided lots of advice at quote stage and was prompt with the turnaround of quote and always on the other end of the phone before and all throughout the works taking place. We were happy with the price and knew we were in good hands. We now have the large kitchen and dining area we always wanted and are thrilled with the outcome; we love it! Thank you, First Choice Extensions.
Our build was finished on time (would had been early if it were not for Corona virus!), Very polite staff and nothing was a problem! I would highly recommend FCE and the team to anyone.
When we knew we wanted to have the work done (extension on the back of the house to open-up a larger Kitchen Diner), we did not really know where to start. We gave Tony a call on our friend’s recommendation, and I am glad we did! From start to finish, Tony and his team were brilliant. It is pretty daunting having building work done but First Choice Extensions made sure it was a smooth as it could be. Communication was first class; completions were on time and if there were ever any issues, they were always quick to respond and rectify. Using First Choice Extensions network, we were able to pretty much kit out the entire build and the team were always accommodating with other trades when on site. The attention to detail on finish is second to none! When it comes to after sales service, I have been blown away. Tony always picks up the phone, and no matter how big or small the issue, will be over to take a look. I can’t recommend these guys enough!
Further to my five star review of First Choice Extensions I would like to say how delighted we are with our new home. It has the real wow factor we were hoping for and we are so pleased we chose First Choice Extensions for our project. The renovation was delivered on time and within budget. The FCE team was very transparent with both costs and timescales and his communication was excellent. He was always at the end of the phone if we had a query and always came up with a solution for any problems we encountered.
We needed a single storey extension and were recommended First Choice Extensions by friends. They helped us with ideas prior to planning and the price was reasonable. The workforce were friendly, honest and easy to have around. We would certainly be happy to recommend the FCE team.
What we loved about First Choice Extensions was their transparency, they are very detailed in providing schedules of work, realistic time scales, and very well detailed costs. We are very happy with the finished work, our home is absolutely gorgeous, many thanks to the First Choice Extensions team.
Excellent work done by First Choice Extensions and the team. We ended up going for a loft conversion and an amazing job was done. Highly recommend FCE for their professionalism and help throughout the process.
As First Choice Extensions were very competitively priced and recommended by friends, I used them to do a loft conversion and re-modelling the downstairs of my bungalow. All works were completed to a high standard and on schedule. I would definitely recommend them.
Great service. I would highly recommend them and all ready have. First Choice are easy to contact and to talk to, friendly, extremely helpful, clean, tidy and efficient. Great service competitive cost.
One Word, Fantastic. Always there on time, work perfect, reliable. All the guys are friendly and helpful, pricing is competitive. Would definitely recommend them.
Really great service, price and workmanship. A pleasure to deal with.
So pleased we used them twice! First Choice Extensions designed and constructed our loft conversion and subsequently our kitchen extension. They were on time, on budget and we we're delighted with their work on both projects. FCE were responsive, personable and trustworthy.
Garden wall and gate. Came at short notice when I was let down by a 3rd party. Can’t recommend more highly.