Black roof lanterns in Sandown
We supply black roof lanterns to Sandown (PO36) and the rest of the Isle of Wight: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price a black roof lantern for Sandown
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Black roof lanterns for Sandown homes
RAL 9005 jet black for crisp contrast and steel-look interiors.
On the shortest day Sandown gets about 7h 58m of daylight, with the sun only 15.9° 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
- Sharp contrast against sky and ceiling
- Matt and fine-texture finishes
Delivery and fitting in Sandown
We confirm the delivery cost and date for PO36 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 PO36 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to PO36 is by arrangement, as it falls in a Highlands, islands or remote postcode district. We confirm the cost and date on your quote before you order.
Black roof lantern prices for Sandown
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 Sandown
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 Sandown 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 Sandown
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.
Will black fade?
Quality powder coatings are designed for UK weather. Matt finishes may show a slight sheen change over many years.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Sandown?
Yes. Delivery to Sandown (PO36) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Sandown?
With the midsummer sun about 62.8° high at noon, roof glass in Sandown gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.