Solar-control roof lanterns in Chesterfield
Buy solar-control roof lanterns for homes in Chesterfield and across Derbyshire. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your S40 address.
Price a solar-control roof lantern for Chesterfield
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Chesterfield homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
At 53.25°N, Chesterfield sees roughly 7h 31m of daylight in late December and 16h 59m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane
- Neutral or blue tints
- Recommended on south and west roofs
Delivery and fitting in Chesterfield
We confirm the delivery cost and date for S40 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Chesterfield before quoting.
Delivery to S40 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Chesterfield
Typical guide prices for solar-control roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 |
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 Chesterfield
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.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield
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 you fit a roof lantern in Chesterfield?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Chesterfield?
With the midsummer sun about 60.2° high at noon, roof glass in Chesterfield gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.