Roof Lanterns in Cirencester (GL7)

Roof lanterns in Cirencester

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

Postcode districtGL7

AreaGloucestershire

Shortest-day daylight7h 47m

Midsummer noon sun61.7°

Daylight in Cirencester

In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.7° high over Cirencester, 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 Cirencester

We confirm the delivery cost and date for GL7 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 GL7 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.

Delivery to GL7 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Cirencester

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Cirencester
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
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 Cirencester

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.

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 Cirencester 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 Cirencester

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

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 Cirencester?

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 Cirencester?

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 Cirencester?

Yes. Delivery to Cirencester (GL7) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.