Orangery roof lanterns in Dorset
Whether you are in Bournemouth or elsewhere in Dorset, the process is the same: configure your lantern, get a guide price, then a fixed quote and a delivery date.
Get a price in Dorset
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing orangery roof lanterns in Dorset
The glazed centrepiece of an orangery roof, framed by a solid perimeter.
Across Dorset, the shortest day brings around 7h 57m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 62.7° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Sized to leave a solid perimeter border
- Contemporary or traditional styling
- The glazed heart of an orangery roof
- Colour-matched to doors and windows
Delivery and fitting in Dorset
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.
Orangery roof lantern prices
What orangery roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,295–£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 |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,295–£2,695£1,912 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,195–£3,695£2,662 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 in Dorset
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
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
Orangery roof lanterns in Dorset: questions
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.
Do orangery lanterns come with cresting?
They can. Cresting and finials are options on traditional ranges.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Dorset?
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.
Orangery roof lanterns by town in Dorset
- Orangery roof lanterns in Bournemouth
- Orangery roof lanterns in Bridport
- Orangery roof lanterns in Christchurch
- Orangery roof lanterns in Dorchester
- Orangery roof lanterns in Ferndown
- Orangery roof lanterns in Poole
- Orangery roof lanterns in Swanage
- Orangery roof lanterns in Weymouth
- Orangery roof lanterns in Wimborne Minster