Orangery roof lanterns in Wimborne Minster
We supply orangery roof lanterns to Wimborne Minster (BH21) and the rest of Dorset: 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 Wimborne Minster
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Orangery roof lanterns for Wimborne Minster homes
The glazed centrepiece of an orangery roof, framed by a solid perimeter.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.6° high over Wimborne Minster, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Sized to leave a solid perimeter border
- Contemporary or traditional styling
- Pairs well with solar-control glass
Delivery and fitting in Wimborne Minster
We confirm the delivery cost and date for BH21 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Wimborne Minster before quoting.
Delivery to BH21 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Orangery roof lantern prices for Wimborne Minster
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 Wimborne Minster
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.
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 Wimborne Minster 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 Wimborne Minster
Should the lantern match my bifold doors?
A common choice is to match the outside colour, often anthracite. The inside can be white to keep the ceiling bright.
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 Wimborne Minster?
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 BH21.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Wimborne Minster?
With the midsummer sun about 62.6° high at noon, roof glass in Wimborne Minster gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.