Roof lanterns in Ilford

Daylight in Ilford

On the shortest day Ilford gets about 7h 49m of daylight, with the sun only 15.0° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.

Delivery and fitting in Ilford

Delivery to IG1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.

Fitting in Ilford can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.

Delivery to IG1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Ilford

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 for Ilford

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.

Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.

Building regulations in Ilford 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 Ilford