Solar-control roof lanterns in Morecambe
We supply solar-control roof lanterns to Morecambe (LA4) and the rest of Lancashire: 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 Morecambe
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Morecambe homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
Winter daylight in Morecambe lasts about 7h 21m, against 17h 10m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Recommended on south and west roofs
- Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane
- g-value stated on your quote
Delivery and fitting in Morecambe
We confirm the delivery cost and date for LA4 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Morecambe can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to LA4 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Morecambe
What solar-control roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc 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 Morecambe
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.
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 Morecambe 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 Morecambe
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.
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Morecambe?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Morecambe?
With the midsummer sun about 59.4° high at noon, roof glass in Morecambe gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.