Roof Lanterns in Braintree (CM7) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Braintree

Buy roof lanterns for homes in Braintree and across Essex. 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 CM7 address.

Postcode districtCM7

AreaEssex

Shortest-day daylight7h 46m

Midsummer noon sun61.6°

Daylight in Braintree

At 51.88°N, Braintree sees roughly 7h 46m of daylight in late December and 16h 43m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.

Delivery and fitting in Braintree

Delivery to CM7 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 CM7 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.

Delivery to CM7 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Braintree

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Braintree
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 Braintree

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 Braintree 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 Braintree

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

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.

Can you fit a roof lantern in Braintree?

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.

How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Braintree?

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 CM7.

Is it worth having solar-control glass in Braintree?

With the midsummer sun about 61.6° high at noon, roof glass in Braintree gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.