Solar-control roof lanterns in Bridgwater
Whether your Bridgwater extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a solar-control roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a solar-control roof lantern for Bridgwater
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Bridgwater homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
At 51.13°N, Bridgwater sees roughly 7h 53m of daylight in late December and 16h 34m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Reduces glare over kitchens and TVs
- g-value stated on your quote
- Recommended on south and west roofs
Delivery and fitting in Bridgwater
Your quote includes delivery to Bridgwater at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Bridgwater can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to TA6 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Bridgwater
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 Bridgwater
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 Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater
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.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Bridgwater?
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Bridgwater?
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.