Flat rooflights in Braintree
Planning an extension in Braintree? A flat rooflight is one of the quickest ways to bring daylight into the middle of the room. Use the configurator for a guide price, then send your kerb size for a fixed quote and delivery date.
Price a flat rooflight for Braintree
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Flat rooflights for Braintree homes
A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.
On the shortest day Braintree gets about 7h 46m of daylight, with the sun only 14.7° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Usually cheaper than a lantern
- Sized to your upstand
- Very low profile from outside
Delivery and fitting in Braintree
Your quote includes delivery to Braintree at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Braintree before quoting.
Delivery to CM7 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Flat rooflight prices for Braintree
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 |
| 1500 × 1500 mm | 2.25 m² | £895–£1,095£746 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 Braintree
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.
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 in Braintree 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 Braintree
Can a flat rooflight open?
Some ranges offer electric opening versions. Ask for availability for your size.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Braintree?
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Braintree?
Yes. Delivery to Braintree (CM7) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.