Anthracite grey roof lanterns in Southport
Looking for an anthracite grey roof lantern in Southport? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to PR8 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.
Price an anthracite grey roof lantern for Southport
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Anthracite grey roof lanterns for Southport homes
RAL 7016 anthracite grey, a widely chosen colour to match grey doors and windows.
On the shortest day Southport gets about 7h 26m of daylight, with the sun only 12.9° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Matches most grey bifold and sliding doors
- Usually no surcharge as a stock colour
- Matt or textured finishes
Delivery and fitting in Southport
Your quote includes delivery to Southport 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 PR8 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to PR8 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Anthracite grey roof lantern prices for Southport
Typical guide prices for anthracite grey roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,295–£1,495£1,079 ex VAT from | 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 |
| 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 Southport
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 Southport 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 Southport
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.
Can the inside be a different grey?
Yes. Any combination is possible on most aluminium ranges; non-stock colours carry a small surcharge.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Southport?
With the midsummer sun about 59.8° high at noon, roof glass in Southport gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Southport?
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.