Square roof lanterns in Romford
Choosing a square roof lantern for a house in Romford? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to RM1.
Price a square roof lantern for Romford
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Square roof lanterns for Romford homes
Four triangular panes meeting at a point: a pyramid lantern for square openings.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.9° high over Romford, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Ideal over a table, island or hallway
- Strong central focal point from below
- Stock colours or any RAL on request
Delivery and fitting in Romford
Delivery to RM1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for RM1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to RM1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Square roof lantern prices for Romford
What square roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1000 mm | 1.00 m² | £1,095–£1,295£912 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 1.44 m² | £1,295–£1,495£1,079 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 1500 mm | 2.25 m² | £1,595–£1,895£1,329 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 2000 mm | 4.00 m² | £2,395–£2,795£1,996 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in a stock colour. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Romford
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 Romford 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 Romford
Will a square lantern leak at the top?
It should not when it is correctly installed and maintained. The apex is factory-designed to shed water; leaks usually come from the upstand or roof membrane rather than the lantern itself, which is why the upstand detail matters.
Is a pyramid lantern more expensive than a rectangular one?
Per square metre it can cost slightly more, because every pane is a triangle and the apex needs a special joint. The difference is usually small next to the effect of size and glass choice.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Romford?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Romford?
With the midsummer sun about 61.9° high at noon, roof glass in Romford gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.