Black roof lanterns in Oswestry
Buy black roof lanterns for homes in Oswestry and across Shropshire. 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 SY11 address.
Price a black roof lantern for Oswestry
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Black roof lanterns for Oswestry homes
RAL 9005 jet black for crisp contrast and steel-look interiors.
Winter daylight in Oswestry lasts about 7h 35m, against 16h 54m 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
- Matt and fine-texture finishes
- Pairs with steel-look screens and doors
Delivery and fitting in Oswestry
We confirm the delivery cost and date for SY11 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Oswestry before quoting.
Delivery to SY11 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Black roof lantern prices for Oswestry
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 |
| 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 Oswestry
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.
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 Oswestry 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 Oswestry
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Oswestry?
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Oswestry?
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.