Cumbria
Roof lanterns and rooflights for rear extensions in Cumbria
Lanterns, flat rooflights and walk-on glass that bring light deep into the plan. Across Cumbria we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Carlisle, Barrow in Furness and Kendal.
Rear extensions in Cumbria gain most from a rooflight placed against the old back wall, where the room would otherwise be darkest. Cumbria has long runs of terraced houses with back yards and alleys, plus 1930s semis further out. Yard extensions on terraces are often single-storey and close to both boundaries.
What does it cost in Cumbria?
As a guide, £2,200–£4,500 including VAT. We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
What approvals does it need in Cumbria?
New fabric must meet Approved Document L (2021 edition incorporating 2023 amendments): walls 0.18, roof 0.15 and floor 0.18 W/m²K, windows 1.4 W/m²K or Band B. Under the simple route, new windows, doors and rooflights should not exceed 25% of the extension floor area plus any openings removed; more glass is possible with a whole-house calculation.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent.
Where in Cumbria do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Lantern or flat rooflight?
A lantern gives height and a feature; a flat rooflight is cleaner and lower-profile.
Do rooflights count towards the 25% glazing limit?
Yes, in England's simple route; more is possible with a calculation.
Can a rooflight open?
Yes, manually or electrically, with rain sensors.
Do you cover all of Cumbria?
We cover 7 towns and districts in Cumbria, including Carlisle, Barrow in Furness and Kendal.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.