Solar-control roof lanterns in County Durham
We supply solar-control roof lanterns across County Durham, from Darlington to the smaller towns, priced to your kerb size and delivered to your site.
Get a price in County Durham
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing solar-control roof lanterns in County Durham
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
Across County Durham, the shortest day brings around 7h 13m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 58.7° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Neutral or blue tints
- Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane
- Reduces glare over kitchens and TVs
- Cuts summer heat gain through the roof
Delivery and fitting in County Durham
Delivery to mainland addresses here is quoted for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.
Solar-control roof lantern prices
What solar-control roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc 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 |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £2,195–£2,595£1,829 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 in County Durham
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
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 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
Solar-control roof lanterns in County Durham: questions
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.
Can blinds do the same job?
Internal blinds reduce glare but the heat is already inside the room. Glass that stops the heat at the roof is more effective.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in County Durham?
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.
Solar-control roof lanterns by town in County Durham
- Solar-control roof lanterns in Billingham
- Solar-control roof lanterns in Bishop Auckland
- Solar-control roof lanterns in Chester-le-Street
- Solar-control roof lanterns in Consett
- Solar-control roof lanterns in Darlington
- Solar-control roof lanterns in Durham
- Solar-control roof lanterns in Hartlepool
- Solar-control roof lanterns in Newton Aycliffe
- Solar-control roof lanterns in Peterlee
- Solar-control roof lanterns in Seaham
- Solar-control roof lanterns in Stanley
- Solar-control roof lanterns in Stockton-on-Tees