Replacement roof lanterns in Wickford
Whether your Wickford extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a replacement roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a replacement roof lantern for Wickford
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Replacement roof lanterns for Wickford homes
Swap a tired, leaking or polycarbonate lantern for modern double glazing.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.8° high over Wickford, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Energy standards for replacements explained
- Reuse the kerb if sound and to size
- Replace old polycarbonate with glass
Delivery and fitting in Wickford
Delivery to SS12 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
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.
Replacement roof lantern prices for Wickford
What replacement 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 Wickford
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.
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 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
Will a new lantern be warmer?
A modern double glazed lantern with a thermally broken frame loses far less heat than polycarbonate.
How long does replacement take on site?
For a like-for-like swap on a sound kerb, often a day. Kerb or roof repairs add time.
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.
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.