Roof lanterns in Oxford

Daylight in Oxford

At 51.75°N, Oxford sees roughly 7h 47m of daylight in late December and 16h 41m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.

Delivery and fitting in Oxford

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

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

Delivery to OX1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Oxford

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 Oxford

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 Oxford 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 Oxford