Opening roof lanterns in Cirencester
Order opening roof lanterns for delivery to Cirencester and nearby Stroud and Cheltenham. 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 an opening roof lantern for Cirencester
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Opening roof lanterns for Cirencester homes
Electric opening vents to let warm air out at the highest point of the room.
Winter daylight in Cirencester lasts about 7h 47m, against 16h 41m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Helps keep kitchens cool in summer
- Electric vents at the room's highest point
- One or two vents depending on size
Delivery and fitting in Cirencester
We confirm the delivery cost and date for GL7 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Cirencester can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to GL7 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Opening roof lantern prices for Cirencester
What opening roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,990–£2,190£1,658 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,990–£3,390£2,492 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,890–£4,390£3,242 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,790–£5,490£3,992 ex VAT from | Configure |
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 for Cirencester
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 Cirencester 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 Cirencester
Can I have a manual opening vent?
Manual vents are rare on lanterns because they are out of reach. Electric operation is standard.
Can a vent be added later?
Usually not to an existing fixed lantern. Decide before ordering.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Cirencester?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Cirencester?
With the midsummer sun about 61.7° high at noon, roof glass in Cirencester gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.