Roof Lanterns in Amersham (HP7) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Amersham

Planning an extension in Amersham? A roof lantern is one of the quickest ways to bring daylight into the middle of the room. Use the configurator for a guide price, then send your kerb size for a fixed quote and delivery date.

Postcode districtHP7

AreaBuckinghamshire

Shortest-day daylight7h 48m

Midsummer noon sun61.8°

Daylight in Amersham

Winter daylight in Amersham lasts about 7h 48m, against 16h 40m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.

Delivery and fitting in Amersham

We confirm the delivery cost and date for HP7 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.

Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Amersham before quoting.

Delivery to HP7 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Amersham

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Amersham
Kerb size	Roof area	Guide price	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
2000 × 3000 mm	6.00 m²	£3,195–£3,695£2,662 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 Amersham

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.

Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.

Building regulations in Amersham 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

Roof lantern questions from Amersham

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Amersham?

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.

Can you fit a roof lantern in Amersham?

We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.

Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Amersham?

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 Amersham?

With the midsummer sun about 61.8° high at noon, roof glass in Amersham gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.