Roof Lanterns in Christchurch (BH23)

Roof lanterns in Christchurch

We supply roof lanterns to Christchurch (BH23) and the rest of Dorset: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.

Postcode districtBH23

AreaDorset

Shortest-day daylight7h 57m

Midsummer noon sun62.7°

Daylight in Christchurch

In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.7° high over Christchurch, 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 Christchurch

Delivery to BH23 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 Christchurch before quoting.

Delivery to BH23 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Christchurch

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Christchurch
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 Christchurch

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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch

Is it worth having solar-control glass in Christchurch?

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

Can you fit a roof lantern in Christchurch?

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 Christchurch?

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 you deliver roof lanterns to Christchurch?

Yes. Delivery to Christchurch (BH23) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.