Roof Lanterns in Alfreton (DE55) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Alfreton

We supply roof lanterns to Alfreton (DE55) and the rest of Derbyshire: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.

Postcode districtDE55

AreaDerbyshire

Shortest-day daylight7h 33m

Midsummer noon sun60.3°

Daylight in Alfreton

In midsummer the noon sun stands about 60.3° high over Alfreton, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.

Delivery and fitting in Alfreton

Delivery to DE55 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.

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

Delivery to DE55 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Alfreton

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Alfreton
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 Alfreton

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 Alfreton 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 Alfreton

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

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 Alfreton?

With the midsummer sun about 60.3° high at noon, roof glass in Alfreton gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.

Do you deliver roof lanterns to Alfreton?

Yes. Delivery to Alfreton (DE55) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Alfreton?

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.