Solar-control roof lanterns in Bedford
Looking for a solar-control roof lantern in Bedford? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to MK40 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.
Price a solar-control roof lantern for Bedford
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Bedford homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.3° high over Bedford, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Cuts summer heat gain through the roof
- Neutral or blue tints
- Recommended on south and west roofs
Delivery and fitting in Bedford
Delivery to MK40 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Bedford can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to MK40 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Bedford
Guide prices for common solar-control roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,495–£2,895£2,079 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,495–£4,095£2,912 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,495–£5,195£3,746 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with solar-control double glazing in a stock colour. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Bedford
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 Bedford 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 Bedford
Does it help in winter?
Solar control mainly limits summer heat. Winter heat loss is governed by the U-value, which depends on the glazing unit and frame.
Will solar-control glass make the room dark?
It lets slightly less light through than clear glass, but a roof lantern admits so much daylight that most people do not notice the difference.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Bedford?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Bedford?
With the midsummer sun about 61.3° high at noon, roof glass in Bedford gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.