Bespoke roof lanterns in Braintree
From a small lantern over a hallway to a long one above a kitchen island, we quote bespoke roof lanterns for Braintree homes to the exact kerb size, with glass and colour choices set out clearly before you commit.
Price a bespoke roof lantern for Braintree
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Bespoke roof lanterns for Braintree homes
Made to your exact kerb size, including long, gable-ended and L-shaped designs.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.6° high over Braintree, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Any RAL colour inside and out
- Choose bar layout and vent position
- Approval drawing before manufacture
Delivery and fitting in Braintree
We confirm the delivery cost and date for CM7 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Braintree before quoting.
Delivery to CM7 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Bespoke roof lantern prices for Braintree
Guide prices for common bespoke roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,095–£4,795£3,412 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 Braintree
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 Braintree 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
Questions from Braintree
Will I see a drawing before it is made?
For made-to-measure and special shapes, yes: the order is based on a drawing you approve, so the size you check is the size that gets made.
How accurate do my measurements need to be?
Accurate to the millimetre on the outside of the kerb, measured at several points. Kerbs are rarely perfectly square, so measure both diagonals too. Our measuring guide shows how.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Braintree?
With the midsummer sun about 61.6° high at noon, roof glass in Braintree gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Braintree?
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.