Solar-control roof lanterns in Barnstaple
From a small lantern over a hallway to a long one above a kitchen island, we quote solar-control roof lanterns for Barnstaple homes to the exact kerb size, with glass and colour choices set out clearly before you commit.
Price a solar-control roof lantern for Barnstaple
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Barnstaple homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.4° high over Barnstaple, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Recommended on south and west roofs
- Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane
- Cuts summer heat gain through the roof
Delivery and fitting in Barnstaple
We confirm the delivery cost and date for EX31 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for EX31 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to EX31 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Barnstaple
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 |
| 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 Barnstaple
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.
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 Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple
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 Barnstaple?
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 Barnstaple?
With the midsummer sun about 62.4° high at noon, roof glass in Barnstaple gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.