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Solar-control roof lanterns in Greater Manchester

Buy solar-control roof lanterns for homes and building projects anywhere in Greater Manchester. See guide prices below, then get a fixed written quote for your size, glass and colours.

AreaGreater Manchester

NationEngland

Towns listed41

Guide price from£1,495

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Get a price in Greater Manchester

Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.

Choosing solar-control roof lanterns in Greater Manchester

Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.

Across Greater Manchester, the shortest day brings around 7h 28m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 59.9° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.

Recommended on south and west roofs
Neutral or blue tints
Cuts summer heat gain through the roof
Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane

Delivery and fitting in Greater Manchester

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

Guide prices for common solar-control roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:

Solar-control roof lantern prices
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 Greater Manchester

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 Greater Manchester: questions

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.

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 Greater Manchester?

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.