Opening roof lanterns in Gloucester
Order opening roof lanterns for delivery to Gloucester and nearby Cheltenham and Stroud. 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 Gloucester
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Opening roof lanterns for Gloucester homes
Electric opening vents to let warm air out at the highest point of the room.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.6° high over Gloucester, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Rain sensor closes it automatically
- Switch or remote control
- Helps keep kitchens cool in summer
Delivery and fitting in Gloucester
Delivery to GL1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Gloucester can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to GL1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Opening roof lantern prices for Gloucester
Typical guide prices for opening roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,990–£2,190£1,658 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £2,190–£2,490£1,825 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £2,690–£2,990£2,242 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,990–£3,390£2,492 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 Gloucester
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.
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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester
Does an opening vent let insects in?
When open, yes, as with any window. Some ranges offer fly screens.
What happens if it rains while the vent is open?
With a rain sensor the vent closes automatically. Without one it stays where you left it, so a sensor is worth having.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Gloucester?
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 Gloucester?
With the midsummer sun about 61.6° high at noon, roof glass in Gloucester gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.