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Contemporary roof lanterns in Hertfordshire

Buy contemporary roof lanterns for homes and building projects anywhere in Hertfordshire. See guide prices below, then get a fixed written quote for your size, glass and colours.

AreaHertfordshire

NationEngland

Towns listed18

Guide price from£1,395

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Get a price in Hertfordshire

Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.

Choosing contemporary roof lanterns in Hertfordshire

Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.

Across Hertfordshire, the shortest day brings around 7h 47m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 61.7° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.

Larger glass units between bars
Slim profile suits anthracite and black
Slim frames and fewer glazing bars
Ideal for modern rendered extensions

Delivery and fitting in Hertfordshire

Delivery to mainland addresses here is quoted for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.

Contemporary roof lantern prices

Typical guide prices for contemporary roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:

Contemporary roof lantern prices
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
2000 × 3000 mm	6.00 m²	£3,495–£4,095£2,912 ex VAT from	Configure
2000 × 4000 mm	8.00 m²	£4,395–£5,095£3,662 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 in Hertfordshire

For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.

On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.

Building regulations 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

Contemporary roof lanterns in Hertfordshire: questions

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.

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.

Can I have a contemporary lantern in white?

Yes, though most buyers choose grey or black because the slimmer frame is the point and dark frames disappear against the sky.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Hertfordshire?

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.