Roof Lanterns in Exeter (EX1) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Exeter

We supply roof lanterns to Exeter (EX1) and the rest of Devon: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.

Postcode districtEX1

AreaDevon

Shortest-day daylight7h 57m

Midsummer noon sun62.7°

Daylight in Exeter

Winter daylight in Exeter lasts about 7h 57m, against 16h 30m 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 Exeter

Delivery to EX1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.

Fitting in Exeter can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.

Delivery to EX1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Exeter

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Exeter
Kerb size	Roof area	Guide price	Configure
1200 × 1200 mm	1.44 m²	£1,295–£1,495£1,079 ex VAT from	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
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 Exeter

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 Exeter 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 Exeter

Is it worth having solar-control glass in Exeter?

With the midsummer sun about 62.7° high at noon, roof glass in Exeter gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.

Can you fit a roof lantern in Exeter?

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.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Exeter?

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.

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

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.