Roof Lanterns in Derby (DE1) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Derby

Buy roof lanterns for homes in Derby and across Derbyshire. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your DE1 address.

Postcode districtDE1

AreaDerbyshire

Shortest-day daylight7h 34m

Midsummer noon sun60.5°

Daylight in Derby

On the shortest day Derby gets about 7h 34m of daylight, with the sun only 13.6° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.

Delivery and fitting in Derby

Your quote includes delivery to Derby at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.

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

Delivery to DE1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Derby

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Derby
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 a stock colour. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.

Planning and building regulations for Derby

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.

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 Derby 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 Derby

How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Derby?

Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for DE1.

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

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 Derby?

With the midsummer sun about 60.5° high at noon, roof glass in Derby gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Derby?

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.