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England · Opening vents

Opening roof lanterns in Essex

Whether you are in Southend-on-Sea or elsewhere in Essex, the process is the same: configure your lantern, get a guide price, then a fixed quote and a delivery date.

AreaEssex
NationEngland
Towns listed22
Guide price from£1,990
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Choosing opening roof lanterns in Essex

Electric opening vents to let warm air out at the highest point of the room.

Across Essex, the shortest day brings around 7h 48m 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.

  • Helps keep kitchens cool in summer
  • One or two vents depending on size
  • Electric vents at the room's highest point
  • Rain sensor closes it automatically

Delivery and fitting in Essex

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.

Opening roof lantern prices

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

Opening roof lantern prices
Kerb sizeRoof areaGuide priceConfigure
1000 × 1500 mm1.50 m²£1,990–£2,190£1,658 ex VAT fromConfigure
1000 × 2000 mm2.00 m²£2,190–£2,490£1,825 ex VAT fromConfigure
1500 × 2000 mm3.00 m²£2,690–£2,990£2,242 ex VAT fromConfigure
1500 × 2500 mm3.75 m²£2,990–£3,390£2,492 ex VAT fromConfigure
2000 × 3000 mm6.00 m²£3,890–£4,390£3,242 ex VAT fromConfigure
2000 × 4000 mm8.00 m²£4,790–£5,490£3,992 ex VAT fromConfigure

Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in a stock colour, including one electric vent. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.

Planning and building regulations in Essex

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 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

Opening roof lanterns in Essex: questions

Can a vent be added later?

Usually not to an existing fixed lantern. Decide before ordering.

Can I have a manual opening vent?

Manual vents are rare on lanterns because they are out of reach. Electric operation is standard.

Does an opening vent let insects in?

When open, yes, as with any window. Some ranges offer fly screens.

Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Essex?

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.

Opening roof lanterns by town in Essex

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