Solar-control roof lanterns in Ferndown
Buy solar-control roof lanterns for homes in Ferndown and across Dorset. 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 BH22 address.
Price a solar-control roof lantern for Ferndown
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Ferndown homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.6° high over Ferndown, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane
- Neutral or blue tints
- Cuts summer heat gain through the roof
Delivery and fitting in Ferndown
Your quote includes delivery to Ferndown at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Ferndown can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to BH22 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Ferndown
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 |
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 Ferndown
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.
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 in Ferndown 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 Ferndown
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.
Is solar control the same as tinted glass?
Solar-control coatings often look slightly tinted, but the performance comes from the coating, not just the colour.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Ferndown?
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 Ferndown?
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.