Anthracite grey roof lanterns in Gainsborough
We supply anthracite grey roof lanterns to Gainsborough (DN21) and the rest of Lincolnshire: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price an anthracite grey roof lantern for Gainsborough
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Anthracite grey roof lanterns for Gainsborough homes
RAL 7016 anthracite grey, a widely chosen colour to match grey doors and windows.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 60.1° high over Gainsborough, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Any other RAL grey on request
- RAL 7016, widely chosen for grey extensions
- Matt or textured finishes
Delivery and fitting in Gainsborough
Delivery to DN21 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Gainsborough can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to DN21 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Anthracite grey roof lantern prices for Gainsborough
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 Gainsborough
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.
Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.
Building regulations in Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough
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.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Gainsborough?
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Gainsborough?
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.