Black roof lanterns in Beckenham
Whether your Beckenham extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a black roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a black roof lantern for Beckenham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Black roof lanterns for Beckenham homes
RAL 9005 jet black for crisp contrast and steel-look interiors.
On the shortest day Beckenham gets about 7h 50m of daylight, with the sun only 15.2° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Usually no surcharge as a stock colour
- Black or white inside
- Sharp contrast against sky and ceiling
Delivery and fitting in Beckenham
Your quote includes delivery to Beckenham at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Beckenham can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to BR3 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Black roof lantern prices for Beckenham
Typical guide prices for black roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
| 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 black. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Beckenham
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 Beckenham 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 Beckenham
Does black get hotter?
The frame surface does, but the effect on the room is small next to the choice of glass.
What black is it?
Usually RAL 9005. If your doors are a different black, such as RAL 9004 or 9011, give us the code.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Beckenham?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Beckenham?
With the midsummer sun about 62.0° high at noon, roof glass in Beckenham gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.