Self-cleaning glass roof lanterns in Newbury
Buy self-cleaning glass roof lanterns for homes in Newbury and across Berkshire. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your RG14 address.
Price a self-cleaning glass roof lantern for Newbury
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Self-cleaning glass roof lanterns for Newbury homes
A coated outer pane that breaks down dirt in daylight and lets rain wash it away.
On the shortest day Newbury gets about 7h 51m of daylight, with the sun only 15.2° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Standard on most lantern ranges
- Less cleaning on hard-to-reach glass
- Rain sheets off and carries dirt away
Delivery and fitting in Newbury
Delivery to RG14 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Newbury can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to RG14 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Self-cleaning glass roof lantern prices for Newbury
Guide prices for common self-cleaning glass 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 |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,295–£2,695£1,912 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 Newbury
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.
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 Newbury 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 Newbury
Do I still need to clean self-cleaning glass?
Occasionally. It keeps the glass cleaner for longer, but heavy dirt and droppings still need a gentle rinse, especially in dry spells.
Is self-cleaning glass the same as solar-control glass?
No. Self-cleaning is a coating that sheds dirt; solar control reduces heat gain. Many lantern units combine both.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Newbury?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Newbury?
With the midsummer sun about 62.0° high at noon, roof glass in Newbury gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.