Contemporary roof lanterns in Weymouth
Order contemporary roof lanterns for delivery to Weymouth and nearby Dorchester and Bridport. 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 contemporary roof lantern for Weymouth
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Contemporary roof lanterns for Weymouth homes
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.8° high over Weymouth, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- More sky, less frame from inside
- Slim frames and fewer glazing bars
- Slim profile suits anthracite and black
Delivery and fitting in Weymouth
We confirm the delivery cost and date for DT4 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Weymouth can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to DT4 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Contemporary roof lantern prices for Weymouth
What contemporary roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,395–£1,695£1,162 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,695–£1,995£1,412 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £2,095–£2,495£1,746 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,495–£2,895£2,079 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in a stock colour. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Weymouth
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 Weymouth 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 Weymouth
Are contemporary lanterns weaker?
They are engineered for the sizes they are sold in. That is exactly why their maximum sizes are often smaller: the frame is slimmer, so each range has its own limits.
Do contemporary lanterns cost more?
Usually a little more per size than a standard range, because the bigger glass units cost more to make and handle.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Weymouth?
Yes. Delivery to Weymouth (DT4) 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 Weymouth?
With the midsummer sun about 62.8° high at noon, roof glass in Weymouth gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.