Korniche Roof Lanterns & Rooflights in York
We supply and install high-quality Korniche roof lanterns and flat rooflights across York and the surrounding area, helping homeowners bring natural light and a bit of drama into their living spaces. If you are searching for roof lanterns in York for an extension, a kitchen-diner or a tired flat roof area, our made-to-measure options let you flood a room with daylight while keeping it warm and secure. We work throughout North Yorkshire, from Haxby, Acomb and Clifton to Poppleton, Fulford and Bishopthorpe.
Korniche lanterns are known for their ultra-slim sightlines, strength and clean, modern design, which makes them one of the most popular choices for single-storey extensions and open-plan kitchens. They let in the maximum amount of light while holding up well to the changeable Yorkshire weather.
What we supply
Everything is made to measure and professionally fitted, so you get a precise, weathertight finish rather than an off-the-shelf compromise. We provide:
- Korniche aluminium roof lanterns for a sleek, contemporary feature over a dining or living area
- Flat rooflights for a clean, low-profile finish on a flat or shallow roof
- Ultra-slim frames to maximise natural light and open up the view of the sky
- High-performance glazing for energy efficiency and comfort through the year
- Thermally broken aluminium construction for strength, insulation and a long life
- Custom sizes and configurations to suit the exact shape of your space
Perfect for extensions and flat roofs
A roof lantern is often the finishing touch that turns a decent extension into a room people actually want to sit in. Because the light comes from above, it stays bright even when the walls are close to a boundary or the garden is north-facing, and it lifts a room that would otherwise feel closed in. A lantern also draws the eye upward, which makes a modest extension feel taller and more generous than its floor area suggests. Flat rooflights do a similar job on lower-pitched roofs, sitting neatly into the line of the roof without breaking up the look of the house. Lanterns and rooflights work beautifully alongside a wider project, whether that is a new conservatory or orangery or a kitchen extension finished off with aluminium sliding or bi-fold doors opening onto the garden. Pair them with quality uPVC windows and the whole space feels bright and joined up.
Local installation across York and North Yorkshire
Being based in York, we can reach most jobs easily, whether you are in Strensall, Tadcaster, Wetherby, Selby or Easingwold. We measure carefully, fit tidily and leave you with a roof that is properly sealed and finished. For any structural work involved in opening up a roof, we will always suggest you check current Building Regulations with the local authority, as the rules do change over time.
Want to see the full range of lanterns, rooflights and finishes? Download our latest brochure, or request a free quote and we will pop out for a look.
Frequently asked questions
What is a roof lantern?
A roof lantern is a raised, glazed structure that sits on top of a flat or shallow-pitched roof, letting daylight pour straight down into the room below. Because the light comes from above, it brightens a space far more than a window in the wall could, and it draws the eye upward so the room feels taller and more generous. A Korniche lantern uses ultra-slim aluminium frames, which means more glass and more light.
Is a roof lantern suitable for a flat-roof extension?
It is one of the best uses for a lantern. On a single-storey or flat-roof extension, a lantern keeps the room bright even when the walls are close to a boundary or the garden faces north, which is exactly where extensions often feel closed in. If your roof is very low in pitch, a flat rooflight can do a similar job while sitting neatly into the line of the roof.
Are roof lanterns warm and energy efficient?
Yes, modern lanterns are a long way from the cold, draughty rooflights of years ago. Korniche lanterns use high-performance glazing and thermally broken aluminium, which keeps heat in and helps the room stay comfortable through the year. That means you get all the daylight without the space feeling chilly in winter or overheating in summer.
How much does a Korniche roof lantern cost?
It depends on the size, the glazing you choose and how the lantern is fitted, so a smaller lantern over a dining area costs less than a large one spanning an open-plan kitchen. As a rough guide, most lanterns fitted across York and North Yorkshire run from several hundred pounds into the low thousands, before any structural or roofing work. For a firm figure it is always best to get a quote for your exact opening.
