Solar-control roof lanterns in Whitstable
Buy solar-control roof lanterns for homes in Whitstable and across Kent. 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 CT5 address.
Price a solar-control roof lantern for Whitstable
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Whitstable homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
At 51.36°N, Whitstable sees roughly 7h 51m of daylight in late December and 16h 37m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Recommended on south and west roofs
- Neutral or blue tints
- Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane
Delivery and fitting in Whitstable
We confirm the delivery cost and date for CT5 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Whitstable before quoting.
Delivery to CT5 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Whitstable
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 |
| 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 Whitstable
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.
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 Whitstable 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 Whitstable
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Whitstable?
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Whitstable?
We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.