Solar-control roof lanterns in Cramlington
Order solar-control roof lanterns for delivery to Cramlington and nearby Blyth and Gosforth. Every lantern is checked against your measurements before it is ordered, and the price on your quote is fixed for the specification shown; any extra work is agreed with you first.
Price a solar-control roof lantern for Cramlington
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Cramlington homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
Winter daylight in Cramlington lasts about 7h 09m, against 17h 24m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Cuts summer heat gain through the roof
- Recommended on south and west roofs
- Reduces glare over kitchens and TVs
Delivery and fitting in Cramlington
Delivery to NE23 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Cramlington can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to NE23 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Cramlington
Typical guide prices for solar-control roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 Cramlington
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.
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 Cramlington 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 Cramlington
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.
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 it worth having solar-control glass in Cramlington?
With the midsummer sun about 58.4° high at noon, roof glass in Cramlington gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Cramlington?
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.