Solar-control roof lanterns in Letchworth Garden City
We supply solar-control roof lanterns to Letchworth Garden City (SG6) 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 Letchworth Garden City
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Letchworth Garden City homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
On the shortest day Letchworth Garden City gets about 7h 45m of daylight, with the sun only 14.6° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane
- Neutral or blue tints
- Recommended on south and west roofs
Delivery and fitting in Letchworth Garden City
Delivery to SG6 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for SG6 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to SG6 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Letchworth Garden City
Guide prices for common solar-control roof lantern sizes, including 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 Letchworth Garden City
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.
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 Letchworth Garden City 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 Letchworth Garden City
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.
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 you deliver roof lanterns to Letchworth Garden City?
Yes. Delivery to Letchworth Garden City (SG6) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Letchworth Garden City?
With the midsummer sun about 61.5° high at noon, roof glass in Letchworth Garden City gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.