Large roof lanterns in Walthamstow
Order large roof lanterns for delivery to Walthamstow and nearby Leytonstone and Tottenham. 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 large roof lantern for Walthamstow
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Large roof lanterns for Walthamstow homes
Lanterns of three metres and more for open-plan extensions, with intermediate rafters.
On the shortest day Walthamstow gets about 7h 49m of daylight, with the sun only 15.0° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Fitting can be quoted on request
- Approximate weight given with your quote
- Intermediate rafters carry the larger glass
Delivery and fitting in Walthamstow
We confirm the delivery cost and date for E17 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Walthamstow before quoting.
Delivery to E17 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Large roof lantern prices for Walthamstow
Guide prices for common large roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 × 3000 mm | 4.50 m² | £2,595–£2,995£2,162 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,095–£4,795£3,412 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2500 × 4000 mm | 10.00 m² | £4,895–£5,695£4,079 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 3000 × 4000 mm | 12.00 m² | £5,695–£6,595£4,746 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 Walthamstow
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 Walthamstow 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 Walthamstow
Do large lanterns overheat a room?
A large area of south-facing glass can make a room warm on sunny days. Solar-control glass, an opening vent and good background ventilation all help. Our guide on overheating explains the options.
How is a large lantern delivered?
On pallets, usually with the frame and glass packed separately. The heaviest single item is normally a glass unit, which needs two or more people to lift safely.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Walthamstow?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Walthamstow?
With the midsummer sun about 61.8° high at noon, roof glass in Walthamstow gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.