Orangery roof lanterns in Bodmin
We supply orangery roof lanterns to Bodmin (PL31) and the rest of Cornwall: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price an orangery roof lantern for Bodmin
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Orangery roof lanterns for Bodmin homes
The glazed centrepiece of an orangery roof, framed by a solid perimeter.
On the shortest day Bodmin gets about 8h 00m of daylight, with the sun only 16.1° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Colour-matched to doors and windows
- Contemporary or traditional styling
- Supplied to suit your new upstand
Delivery and fitting in Bodmin
Delivery to PL31 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Bodmin before quoting.
Delivery to PL31 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Orangery roof lantern prices for Bodmin
Typical guide prices for orangery roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,295–£1,495£1,079 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £1,995–£2,295£1,662 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,095–£4,795£3,412 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 Bodmin
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
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 Bodmin 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 Bodmin
What is the difference between an orangery and a conservatory?
A conservatory has a mostly glazed roof; an orangery has a mostly solid roof with a lantern in the middle and usually more solid wall. Orangeries are easier to keep comfortable year round.
Can I add a lantern to my existing orangery roof?
If the roof has a suitable opening and upstand, yes. If not, the roof needs structural alteration first, which is a job for a builder with an engineer's input.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Bodmin?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for PL31.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Bodmin?
With the midsummer sun about 63.0° high at noon, roof glass in Bodmin gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.