Orangery roof lanterns in Welwyn Garden City
Buy orangery roof lanterns for homes in Welwyn Garden City and across Hertfordshire. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your AL8 address.
Price an orangery roof lantern for Welwyn Garden City
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Orangery roof lanterns for Welwyn Garden City homes
The glazed centrepiece of an orangery roof, framed by a solid perimeter.
At 51.8°N, Welwyn Garden City sees roughly 7h 46m of daylight in late December and 16h 42m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Sized to leave a solid perimeter border
- Supplied to suit your new upstand
- Pairs well with solar-control glass
Delivery and fitting in Welwyn Garden City
We confirm the delivery cost and date for AL8 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Welwyn Garden City can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to AL8 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Orangery roof lantern prices for Welwyn Garden City
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 |
| 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 Welwyn Garden City
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.
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 Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Welwyn Garden City?
Your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Welwyn Garden City?
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.