Roof lanterns in South Shields

Daylight in South Shields

On the shortest day South Shields gets about 7h 10m of daylight, with the sun only 11.6° 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 South Shields

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

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

Delivery to NE33 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for South Shields

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 South Shields

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 South Shields 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 South Shields