Anthracite grey roof lanterns in Brentwood
Whether your Brentwood extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price an anthracite grey roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price an anthracite grey roof lantern for Brentwood
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Anthracite grey roof lanterns for Brentwood homes
RAL 7016 anthracite grey, a widely chosen colour to match grey doors and windows.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.8° high over Brentwood, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Matt or textured finishes
- RAL 7016, widely chosen for grey extensions
- Usually no surcharge as a stock colour
Delivery and fitting in Brentwood
Delivery to CM14 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Brentwood can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to CM14 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Anthracite grey roof lantern prices for Brentwood
What anthracite grey roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
| 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 anthracite grey. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Brentwood
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.
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 Brentwood 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 Brentwood
Does anthracite show dirt?
Less than white. Dust and pollen are more visible on dark gloss finishes, which is why most grey lanterns use a matt or textured finish.
Will anthracite get hot in the sun?
Dark frames absorb more heat than white, but lantern frames are designed for it. The bigger effect on room temperature is the glass, which is why solar-control glass matters on south-facing roofs.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Brentwood?
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 Brentwood?
With the midsummer sun about 61.8° high at noon, roof glass in Brentwood gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.