Solar-control roof lanterns in Cambridge
Looking for a solar-control roof lantern in Cambridge? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to CB1 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.
Price a solar-control roof lantern for Cambridge
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Cambridge homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
On the shortest day Cambridge gets about 7h 42m of daylight, with the sun only 14.4° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Reduces glare over kitchens and TVs
- g-value stated on your quote
- Cuts summer heat gain through the roof
Delivery and fitting in Cambridge
Your quote includes delivery to Cambridge at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Cambridge can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to CB1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Cambridge
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 |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,695–£1,995£1,412 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 Cambridge
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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Cambridge?
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Cambridge?
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.