Solar-control roof lanterns in Newmarket
Whether your Newmarket 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 Newmarket
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Solar-control roof lanterns for Newmarket homes
Glass that cuts solar heat gain and glare so the room stays comfortable.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.2° high over Newmarket, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Combined with a self-cleaning outer pane
- Recommended on south and west roofs
- Cuts summer heat gain through the roof
Delivery and fitting in Newmarket
Delivery to CB8 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Newmarket before quoting.
Delivery to CB8 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Solar-control roof lantern prices for Newmarket
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 |
| 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 Newmarket
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 Newmarket 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 Newmarket
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.
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Newmarket?
Yes. Delivery to Newmarket (CB8) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Newmarket?
With the midsummer sun about 61.2° high at noon, roof glass in Newmarket gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.