Orangery roof lanterns in Melksham
Planning an extension in Melksham? An orangery roof lantern is one of the quickest ways to bring daylight into the middle of the room. Use the configurator for a guide price, then send your kerb size for a fixed quote and delivery date.
Price an orangery roof lantern for Melksham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Orangery roof lanterns for Melksham homes
The glazed centrepiece of an orangery roof, framed by a solid perimeter.
Winter daylight in Melksham 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
- The glazed heart of an orangery roof
- Contemporary or traditional styling
Delivery and fitting in Melksham
Delivery to SN12 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Melksham can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to SN12 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Orangery roof lantern prices for Melksham
Guide prices for common orangery roof lantern sizes, including 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 |
| 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 Melksham
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.
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 Melksham 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 Melksham
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.
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Melksham?
We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Melksham?
With the midsummer sun about 62.1° high at noon, roof glass in Melksham gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.