Solar-control roof lanterns in Weston-super-Mare
Whether your Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Weston-super-Mare homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
On the shortest day Weston-super-Mare gets about 7h 51m of daylight, with the sun only 15.2° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Neutral or blue tints
- g-value stated on your quote
- Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane
Delivery and fitting in Weston-super-Mare
We confirm the delivery cost and date for BS23 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Weston-super-Mare can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to BS23 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Weston-super-Mare
Guide prices for common solar-control roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,495–£4,095£2,912 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 Weston-super-Mare
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.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Weston-super-Mare?
With the midsummer sun about 62.1° high at noon, roof glass in Weston-super-Mare gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Weston-super-Mare?
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.