Black roof lanterns in Kettering
We supply black roof lanterns to Kettering (NN16) and the rest of Northamptonshire: 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 Kettering
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Black roof lanterns for Kettering homes
RAL 9005 jet black for crisp contrast and steel-look interiors.
Winter daylight in Kettering lasts about 7h 40m, against 16h 49m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Pairs with steel-look screens and doors
- Sharp contrast against sky and ceiling
- Black or white inside
Delivery and fitting in Kettering
Your quote includes delivery to Kettering at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Kettering can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to NN16 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Black roof lantern prices for Kettering
What black roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,195–£3,695£2,662 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 Kettering
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 Kettering 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 Kettering
Will black fade?
Quality powder coatings are designed for UK weather. Matt finishes may show a slight sheen change over many years.
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 Kettering?
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Kettering?
We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.