Roof Lanterns in Kettering (NN16) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Kettering

Looking for a roof lantern in Kettering? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to NN16 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.

Postcode districtNN16

AreaNorthamptonshire

Shortest-day daylight7h 40m

Midsummer noon sun61.0°

Daylight in Kettering

Winter daylight in Kettering lasts about 7h 40m, against 16h 49m 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 Kettering

Delivery to NN16 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 Kettering before quoting.

Delivery to NN16 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Kettering

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Kettering
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
1000 × 2000 mm	2.00 m²	£1,495–£1,795£1,246 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 Kettering

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.

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 Kettering 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 Kettering

How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Kettering?

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 NN16.

Can you fit a roof lantern in Kettering?

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.

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

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.

Is it worth having solar-control glass in Kettering?

With the midsummer sun about 61.0° high at noon, roof glass in Kettering gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.