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Traditional roof lanterns in Essex

Across Essex, traditional roof lanterns are quoted to the external kerb size, with delivery confirmed for your postcode and fitting available on request.

AreaEssex

NationEngland

Towns listed22

Guide price from£1,495

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Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.

Choosing traditional roof lanterns in Essex

Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.

Across Essex, the shortest day brings around 7h 48m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 61.7° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.

Closer glazing bars for a period look
Suits orangeries and older houses
Modern thermally broken aluminium frame
Classic white or heritage colours

Delivery and fitting in Essex

Delivery to mainland addresses here is quoted for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.

Traditional roof lantern prices

Typical guide prices for traditional roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:

Traditional roof lantern prices
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	£1,795–£2,095£1,496 ex VAT from	Configure
1500 × 2000 mm	3.00 m²	£2,295–£2,695£1,912 ex VAT from	Configure
1500 × 2500 mm	3.75 m²	£2,595–£2,995£2,162 ex VAT from	Configure
2000 × 3000 mm	6.00 m²	£3,695–£4,295£3,079 ex VAT from	Configure
2000 × 4000 mm	8.00 m²	£4,695–£5,495£3,912 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 in Essex

In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.

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 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

Traditional roof lanterns in Essex: questions

Do you make timber traditional lanterns?

Our range is aluminium and uPVC. Aluminium can be powder-coated in heritage colours that suit timber windows and doors.

Is a traditional lantern harder to clean?

There are more bars, so there are more edges for dirt to collect along. Self-cleaning glass helps, but a gentle rinse once or twice a year is still worthwhile.

Can I have cresting without finials, or the other way round?

Usually yes. Ranges treat cresting and finials as options. Tell us what you want and the quote will list each item.

Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Essex?

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.