Solar-control roof lanterns in Cheshunt
We supply solar-control roof lanterns to Cheshunt (EN8) and the rest of Hertfordshire: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price a solar-control roof lantern for Cheshunt
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Cheshunt homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
At 51.7°N, Cheshunt sees roughly 7h 47m of daylight in late December and 16h 41m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Reduces glare over kitchens and TVs
- Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane
- g-value stated on your quote
Delivery and fitting in Cheshunt
Delivery to EN8 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Cheshunt can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to EN8 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Cheshunt
Typical guide prices for solar-control roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
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 Cheshunt
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.
On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.
Building regulations in Cheshunt 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 Cheshunt
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Cheshunt?
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Cheshunt?
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.