Roof Lanterns in Torquay (TQ2) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Torquay

Planning an extension in Torquay? 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 districtTQ2

AreaDevon

Shortest-day daylight8h 00m

Midsummer noon sun63.0°

Daylight in Torquay

On the shortest day Torquay gets about 8h 00m of daylight, with the sun only 16.1° 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 Torquay

Delivery to TQ2 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 TQ2 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.

Delivery to TQ2 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Torquay

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Torquay
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 Torquay

England's Approved Document L caps the U-value of new or replacement rooflights in existing homes at 2.2 W/m²K, calculated with the glass horizontal.

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 Torquay 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 Torquay

Do you deliver roof lanterns to Torquay?

Yes. Delivery to Torquay (TQ2) 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 Torquay?

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 Torquay?

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 Torquay?

With the midsummer sun about 63.0° high at noon, roof glass in Torquay gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.