Anthracite grey roof lanterns in Stafford
Choosing an anthracite grey roof lantern for a house in Stafford? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to ST16.
Price an anthracite grey roof lantern for Stafford
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Anthracite grey roof lanterns for Stafford homes
RAL 7016 anthracite grey, a widely chosen colour to match grey doors and windows.
On the shortest day Stafford gets about 7h 36m of daylight, with the sun only 13.8° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- RAL 7016, widely chosen for grey extensions
- Matches most grey bifold and sliding doors
- Usually no surcharge as a stock colour
Delivery and fitting in Stafford
Delivery to ST16 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for ST16 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to ST16 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Anthracite grey roof lantern prices for Stafford
Guide prices for common anthracite grey roof lantern sizes, including 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 |
| 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 |
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 Stafford
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
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 Stafford 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 Stafford
Is anthracite grey the same as RAL 7016?
Yes. Some suppliers call it slate grey or charcoal grey, which can cause confusion, so always check the RAL number.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Stafford?
With the midsummer sun about 60.6° high at noon, roof glass in Stafford gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Stafford?
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.