Orangery roof lanterns in Nottingham
Choosing an orangery roof lantern for a house in Nottingham? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to NG1.
Price an orangery roof lantern for Nottingham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Orangery roof lanterns for Nottingham homes
The glazed centrepiece of an orangery roof, framed by a solid perimeter.
Winter daylight in Nottingham lasts about 7h 34m, against 16h 55m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Colour-matched to doors and windows
- Sized to leave a solid perimeter border
- Supplied to suit your new upstand
Delivery and fitting in Nottingham
Your quote includes delivery to Nottingham at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Nottingham before quoting.
Delivery to NG1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Orangery roof lantern prices for Nottingham
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 |
| 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 Nottingham
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.
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 in Nottingham 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 Nottingham
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 I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Nottingham?
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Nottingham?
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.