Black roof lanterns in Tamworth
Order black roof lanterns for delivery to Tamworth and nearby Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield. 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 Tamworth
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Black roof lanterns for Tamworth homes
RAL 9005 jet black for crisp contrast and steel-look interiors.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 60.8° high over Tamworth, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Usually no surcharge as a stock colour
- Sharp contrast against sky and ceiling
- Black or white inside
Delivery and fitting in Tamworth
Delivery to B79 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Tamworth can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to B79 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Black roof lantern prices for Tamworth
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 Tamworth
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 Tamworth 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 Tamworth
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Tamworth?
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Tamworth?
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.