Rectangular roof lanterns in Wickford
Choosing a rectangular roof lantern for a house in Wickford? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to SS12.
Price a rectangular roof lantern for Wickford
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Rectangular roof lanterns for Wickford homes
The classic double-hipped lantern: a ridge, four sloping sides and the most size choice.
On the shortest day Wickford gets about 7h 48m of daylight, with the sun only 14.9° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- The most size options of any lantern shape
- Ridge along the long axis, four glazed slopes
- Suits kitchen-diners and rear extensions
Delivery and fitting in Wickford
We confirm the delivery cost and date for SS12 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Wickford can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to SS12 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Rectangular roof lantern prices for Wickford
Guide prices for common rectangular 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 |
| 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 Wickford
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 Wickford 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 Wickford
Does a longer lantern need extra support?
Long lanterns use intermediate rafters inside the lantern itself. The roof structure around the opening must be designed to carry the lantern's weight; your builder or engineer sizes the trimmers.
Which way should the ridge run?
The ridge runs along the longer side. On a square opening there is no ridge and the lantern becomes a pyramid.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Wickford?
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 Wickford?
With the midsummer sun about 61.8° high at noon, roof glass in Wickford gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.