Aluminium roof lanterns in Swanage
Looking for an aluminium roof lantern in Swanage? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to BH19 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.
Price an aluminium roof lantern for Swanage
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Aluminium roof lanterns for Swanage homes
Slim, strong, thermally broken frames in powder-coated colours.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.8° high over Swanage, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Won't rot, warp or need painting
- Thermally broken aluminium frames
- Larger sizes than uPVC can reach
Delivery and fitting in Swanage
Your quote includes delivery to Swanage at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Swanage can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to BH19 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Aluminium roof lantern prices for Swanage
Guide prices for common aluminium roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,295–£1,495£1,079 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,295–£2,695£1,912 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,195–£3,695£2,662 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,095–£4,795£3,412 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in a stock colour. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Swanage
England's Approved Document L caps the U-value of new or replacement rooflights in existing homes at 2.2 W/m²K, calculated with the glass horizontal.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Swanage are checked by your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. Replacing a rooflight in an existing home is building work. Installers registered with a competent person scheme can self-certify; otherwise building control must be involved.
Sources: Approved Document L, GOV.UK · Planning Portal
Questions from Swanage
Will the colour fade?
Polyester powder coatings are designed for outdoor use and hold their colour well. Coastal sites benefit from occasional washing to remove salt deposits.
Can I paint an aluminium lantern later?
It can be repainted with suitable systems, but it is far better to choose the right powder-coated colour at the start.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Swanage?
Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your district, borough or unitary council before ordering.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Swanage?
With the midsummer sun about 62.8° high at noon, roof glass in Swanage gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.