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Traditional roof lanterns in Hertfordshire

We supply traditional roof lanterns across Hertfordshire, from Watford to the smaller towns, priced to your kerb size and delivered to your site.

AreaHertfordshire

NationEngland

Towns listed18

Guide price from£1,495

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Get a price in Hertfordshire

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

Choosing traditional roof lanterns in Hertfordshire

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

Across Hertfordshire, the shortest day brings around 7h 47m 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.

Decorative ridge cresting and finials
Modern thermally broken aluminium frame
Specification sheets for consent applications
Suits orangeries and older houses

Delivery and fitting in Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire

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 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 Hertfordshire: questions

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.

Will a traditional lantern need planning permission?

The style does not change the planning position; size, height and location do. Listed buildings and conservation areas are the main cases where consent is more likely to be needed.

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.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Hertfordshire?

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.