Black roof lanterns in Great Sankey
Buy black roof lanterns for homes in Great Sankey and across Cheshire. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your WA5 address.
Price a black roof lantern for Great Sankey
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Black roof lanterns for Great Sankey homes
RAL 9005 jet black for crisp contrast and steel-look interiors.
Winter daylight in Great Sankey lasts about 7h 29m, against 17h 01m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Usually no surcharge as a stock colour
- Sharp contrast against sky and ceiling
- RAL 9005 jet black frames
Delivery and fitting in Great Sankey
We confirm the delivery cost and date for WA5 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Great Sankey can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to WA5 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Black roof lantern prices for Great Sankey
Typical guide prices for black roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £1,995–£2,295£1,662 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,295–£2,695£1,912 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in black. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Great Sankey
England's Approved Document L caps the U-value of new or replacement rooflights in existing homes at 2.2 W/m²K, calculated with the glass horizontal.
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 Great Sankey 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 Great Sankey
Does black get hotter?
The frame surface does, but the effect on the room is small next to the choice of glass.
Is a black lantern too dark inside?
The frame is a small part of what you see; the glass dominates. Black frames inside create a graphic grid that many people like. If you want a softer look, choose white inside.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Great Sankey?
Your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Great Sankey?
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.