Black roof lanterns in St Albans
Order black roof lanterns for delivery to St Albans and nearby Harpenden and Hatfield. Every lantern is checked against your measurements before it is ordered, and the price on your quote is fixed for the specification shown; any extra work is agreed with you first.
Price a black roof lantern for St Albans
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Black roof lanterns for St Albans homes
RAL 9005 jet black for crisp contrast and steel-look interiors.
At 51.75°N, St Albans 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.
- RAL 9005 jet black frames
- Pairs with steel-look screens and doors
- Black or white inside
Delivery and fitting in St Albans
We confirm the delivery cost and date for AL1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for AL1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to AL1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Black roof lantern prices for St Albans
Guide prices for common black 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 |
| 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 St Albans
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 St Albans 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 St Albans
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.
Does black get hotter?
The frame surface does, but the effect on the room is small next to the choice of glass.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in St Albans?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in St Albans?
With the midsummer sun about 61.7° high at noon, roof glass in St Albans gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.