Roof Lanterns in St Albans (AL1) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in St Albans

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

Postcode districtAL1

AreaHertfordshire

Shortest-day daylight7h 47m

Midsummer noon sun61.7°

Daylight in St Albans

On the shortest day St Albans gets about 7h 47m of daylight, with the sun only 14.8° 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 St Albans

Delivery to AL1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.

Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in St Albans before quoting.

Delivery to AL1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for St Albans

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for St Albans
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 St Albans

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 in St Albans 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 St Albans

How quickly can I get a roof lantern in St Albans?

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 AL1.

Do you deliver roof lanterns to St Albans?

Yes. Delivery to St Albans (AL1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.

Is it worth having solar-control glass in St Albans?

With the midsummer sun about 61.7° high at noon, roof glass in St Albans gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in St Albans?

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.