Aluminium roof lanterns in Chippenham
Whether your Chippenham extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price an aluminium roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price an aluminium roof lantern for Chippenham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Aluminium roof lanterns for Chippenham homes
Slim, strong, thermally broken frames in powder-coated colours.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.0° high over Chippenham, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Thermally broken aluminium frames
- Different colours inside and out
- Larger sizes than uPVC can reach
Delivery and fitting in Chippenham
Your quote includes delivery to Chippenham at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Chippenham can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to SN15 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Aluminium roof lantern prices for Chippenham
What aluminium roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc 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 Chippenham
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 Chippenham 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 Chippenham
Do aluminium lanterns get cold and drip?
Thermally broken frames are designed to reduce cold bridging. Condensation can still form if a room is very humid and poorly ventilated, which is why kitchens and bathrooms need extract ventilation.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Chippenham?
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 Chippenham?
With the midsummer sun about 62.0° high at noon, roof glass in Chippenham gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.