Contemporary roof lanterns in Daventry
Buy contemporary roof lanterns for homes in Daventry and across Northamptonshire. 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 NN11 address.
Price a contemporary roof lantern for Daventry
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Contemporary roof lanterns for Daventry homes
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
Winter daylight in Daventry lasts about 7h 42m, against 16h 47m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Ideal for modern rendered extensions
- Larger glass units between bars
- Lower profile from the garden
Delivery and fitting in Daventry
Delivery to NN11 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Daventry can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to NN11 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Contemporary roof lantern prices for Daventry
Typical guide prices for contemporary roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 for Daventry
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 Daventry 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 Daventry
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.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Daventry?
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 Daventry?
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.