Solar-control roof lanterns in Rickmansworth
Buy solar-control roof lanterns for homes in Rickmansworth and across Hertfordshire. 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 WD3 address.
Price a solar-control roof lantern for Rickmansworth
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Rickmansworth homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
On the shortest day Rickmansworth gets about 7h 48m of daylight, with the sun only 14.9° 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
- Reduces glare over kitchens and TVs
- Cuts summer heat gain through the roof
Delivery and fitting in Rickmansworth
Delivery to WD3 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Rickmansworth can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to WD3 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Rickmansworth
What solar-control roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 for Rickmansworth
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
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 Rickmansworth 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 Rickmansworth
Does it help in winter?
Solar control mainly limits summer heat. Winter heat loss is governed by the U-value, which depends on the glazing unit and frame.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Rickmansworth?
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 Rickmansworth?
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.