Self-cleaning glass roof lanterns in Braintree
We supply self-cleaning glass roof lanterns to Braintree (CM7) and the rest of Essex: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price a self-cleaning glass roof lantern for Braintree
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Self-cleaning glass roof lanterns for Braintree homes
A coated outer pane that breaks down dirt in daylight and lets rain wash it away.
On the shortest day Braintree gets about 7h 46m of daylight, with the sun only 14.7° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Simple care: rinse with clean water
- Rain sheets off and carries dirt away
- Clear, blue or neutral tints
Delivery and fitting in Braintree
Delivery to CM7 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for CM7 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to CM7 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Self-cleaning glass roof lantern prices for Braintree
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 |
| 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 Braintree
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 Braintree 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 Braintree
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.
Does it work under trees?
Less well. Sap and leaf debris build up faster than daylight and rain can deal with them, so lanterns under trees need more regular rinsing.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Braintree?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for CM7.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Braintree?
With the midsummer sun about 61.6° high at noon, roof glass in Braintree gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.