Aluminium roof lanterns in Waltham Abbey
Buy aluminium roof lanterns for homes in Waltham Abbey and across Essex. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your EN9 address.
Price an aluminium roof lantern for Waltham Abbey
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Aluminium roof lanterns for Waltham Abbey homes
Slim, strong, thermally broken frames in powder-coated colours.
At 51.69°N, Waltham Abbey sees roughly 7h 48m of daylight in late December and 16h 40m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Won't rot, warp or need painting
- Thermally broken aluminium frames
- Different colours inside and out
Delivery and fitting in Waltham Abbey
Your quote includes delivery to Waltham Abbey at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for EN9 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to EN9 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Aluminium roof lantern prices for Waltham Abbey
Guide prices for common aluminium roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £1,995–£2,295£1,662 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 |
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 Waltham Abbey
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.
Building regulations in Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey
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.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Waltham Abbey?
Your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Waltham Abbey?
With the midsummer sun about 61.8° high at noon, roof glass in Waltham Abbey gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.