Orangery roof lanterns in Sittingbourne
Whether your Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Orangery roof lanterns for Sittingbourne homes
The glazed centrepiece of an orangery roof, framed by a solid perimeter.
Winter daylight in Sittingbourne lasts about 7h 51m, against 16h 37m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Pairs well with solar-control glass
- Supplied to suit your new upstand
- Sized to leave a solid perimeter border
Delivery and fitting in Sittingbourne
We confirm the delivery cost and date for ME10 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 Sittingbourne before quoting.
Delivery to ME10 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Orangery roof lantern prices for Sittingbourne
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 |
| 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 Sittingbourne
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.
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 Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne
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.
Do orangery lanterns come with cresting?
They can. Cresting and finials are options on traditional ranges.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Sittingbourne?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Sittingbourne?
With the midsummer sun about 62.1° high at noon, roof glass in Sittingbourne gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.