Roof lanterns in Essex

Buying a roof lantern in Essex

Buying for a home in Essex? Pick a standard size or give us your kerb size, choose glass and frame colours, and we send a fixed written quote with delivery to your postcode.

From roughly 7h 48m of daylight in December to 16h 41m in June, the right glass matters: solar control keeps large lanterns comfortable, self-cleaning glass keeps them clear.

Delivery to Essex

Delivery to mainland addresses here is quoted for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Towns we list in Essex include Southend-on-Sea (SS1), Basildon (SS14), Colchester (CO1) and Chelmsford (CM1). Each has its own page with delivery notes and daylight figures.

Fitting is available where we have cover; send your postcode and we will confirm before quoting.

Common sizes and guide prices

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

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 in Essex

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.

On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.

Building regulations 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 lanterns in Essex: questions