Roof lanterns in Garston

Daylight in Garston

In midsummer the noon sun stands about 60.1° high over Garston, 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 Garston

Your quote includes delivery to Garston at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.

If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for L19 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.

Delivery to L19 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Garston

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 Garston

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 Garston 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 Garston