Roof Lanterns in Colchester (CO1) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Colchester

From a small lantern over a hallway to a long one above a kitchen island, we quote roof lanterns for Colchester homes to the exact kerb size, with glass and colour choices set out clearly before you commit.

Postcode districtCO1

AreaEssex

Shortest-day daylight7h 46m

Midsummer noon sun61.6°

Daylight in Colchester

Winter daylight in Colchester lasts about 7h 46m, against 16h 43m 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 Colchester

We confirm the delivery cost and date for CO1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.

If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for CO1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.

Delivery to CO1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Colchester

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

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

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.

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 in Colchester 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 Colchester

Is it worth having solar-control glass in Colchester?

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

How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Colchester?

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 CO1.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Colchester?

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.

Can you fit a roof lantern in Colchester?

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.