Flat rooflights in Bedford
Whether your Bedford extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a flat rooflight to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a flat rooflight for Bedford
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Flat rooflights for Bedford homes
A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.
On the shortest day Bedford gets about 7h 43m of daylight, with the sun only 14.4° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Minimal, frameless-looking from inside
- Sized to your upstand
- Single glazed unit with a slight fall
Delivery and fitting in Bedford
Delivery to MK40 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Bedford before quoting.
Delivery to MK40 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Flat rooflight prices for Bedford
What flat rooflights cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1000 mm | 1.00 m² | £595–£695£496 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 1.44 m² | £695–£845£579 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £695–£845£579 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £845–£995£704 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 Bedford
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.
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 Bedford 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 Bedford
Are flat rooflights cheaper than lanterns?
Usually, size for size. They use one glass unit and a simple frame.
Can I walk on a flat rooflight?
Only if it is a walk-on rooflight designed for foot traffic. Standard rooflights are not designed to be walked on.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Bedford?
With the midsummer sun about 61.3° high at noon, roof glass in Bedford gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Bedford?
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.