Orangery roof lanterns in St Albans
Whether your St Albans extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price an orangery roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price an orangery roof lantern for St Albans
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Orangery roof lanterns for St Albans homes
The glazed centrepiece of an orangery roof, framed by a solid perimeter.
Winter daylight in St Albans lasts about 7h 47m, against 16h 41m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Supplied to suit your new upstand
- Colour-matched to doors and windows
- Sized to leave a solid perimeter border
Delivery and fitting in St Albans
Delivery to AL1 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 AL1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to AL1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Orangery roof lantern prices for St Albans
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 |
| 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 for St Albans
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 St Albans 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 St Albans
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to St Albans?
Yes. Delivery to St Albans (AL1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in St Albans?
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.