Orangery roof lanterns in Kendal
We supply orangery roof lanterns to Kendal (LA9) and the rest of Cumbria: 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 Kendal
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Orangery roof lanterns for Kendal homes
The glazed centrepiece of an orangery roof, framed by a solid perimeter.
At 54.33°N, Kendal sees roughly 7h 18m of daylight in late December and 17h 13m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- The glazed heart of an orangery roof
- Pairs well with solar-control glass
- Contemporary or traditional styling
Delivery and fitting in Kendal
Delivery to LA9 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for LA9 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to LA9 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Orangery roof lantern prices for Kendal
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 Kendal
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 Kendal 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 Kendal
Do orangery lanterns come with cresting?
They can. Cresting and finials are options on traditional ranges.
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Kendal?
With the midsummer sun about 59.1° high at noon, roof glass in Kendal gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Kendal?
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 LA9.