Self-cleaning glass roof lanterns in Hitchin
Planning an extension in Hitchin? A self-cleaning glass roof lantern is one of the quickest ways to bring daylight into the middle of the room. Use the configurator for a guide price, then send your kerb size for a fixed quote and delivery date.
Price a self-cleaning glass roof lantern for Hitchin
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Self-cleaning glass roof lanterns for Hitchin homes
A coated outer pane that breaks down dirt in daylight and lets rain wash it away.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.5° high over Hitchin, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Rain sheets off and carries dirt away
- Clear, blue or neutral tints
- Less cleaning on hard-to-reach glass
Delivery and fitting in Hitchin
Delivery to SG4 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Hitchin can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to SG4 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Self-cleaning glass roof lantern prices for Hitchin
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 |
| 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 Hitchin
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.
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 Hitchin 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 Hitchin
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.
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Hitchin?
We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Hitchin?
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.