Solar-control roof lanterns in Winchester
Looking for a solar-control roof lantern in Winchester? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to SO23 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.
Price a solar-control roof lantern for Winchester
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Winchester homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
On the shortest day Winchester gets about 7h 54m of daylight, with the sun only 15.5° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Neutral or blue tints
- Recommended on south and west roofs
- Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane
Delivery and fitting in Winchester
Your quote includes delivery to Winchester at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Winchester before quoting.
Delivery to SO23 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Winchester
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 Winchester
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 in Winchester 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 Winchester
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.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Winchester?
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 Winchester?
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.