Solar-control roof lanterns in Hexham
Buy solar-control roof lanterns for homes in Hexham and across Northumberland. 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 NE46 address.
Price a solar-control roof lantern for Hexham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Hexham homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
Winter daylight in Hexham lasts about 7h 10m, against 17h 22m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane
- Cuts summer heat gain through the roof
- Recommended on south and west roofs
Delivery and fitting in Hexham
Your quote includes delivery to Hexham at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Hexham before quoting.
Delivery to NE46 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Hexham
Typical guide prices for solar-control roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| 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 |
| 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 Hexham
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.
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 Hexham 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 Hexham
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Hexham?
With the midsummer sun about 58.5° high at noon, roof glass in Hexham gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Hexham?
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.