Rectangular roof lanterns in North Walsham
We supply rectangular roof lanterns to North Walsham (NR28) and the rest of Norfolk: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price a rectangular roof lantern for North Walsham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Rectangular roof lanterns for North Walsham homes
The classic double-hipped lantern: a ridge, four sloping sides and the most size choice.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 60.6° high over North Walsham, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Standard sizes or made to your kerb
- Intermediate rafters added on longer lengths
- Ridge along the long axis, four glazed slopes
Delivery and fitting in North Walsham
Your quote includes delivery to North Walsham at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in North Walsham can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to NR28 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Rectangular roof lantern prices for North Walsham
Guide prices for common rectangular roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £1,995–£2,295£1,662 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 North Walsham
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 North Walsham 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 North Walsham
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.
Can a rectangular lantern be made to an exact size?
Yes. Made-to-measure lanterns are built to the external kerb size you give us, usually in 10 mm steps within the range's limits. Made-to-measure takes longer than a stock size and cannot be cancelled once ordered, so measure twice.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in North Walsham?
With the midsummer sun about 60.6° high at noon, roof glass in North Walsham gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in North Walsham?
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.