uPVC roof lanterns in Braintree
Planning an extension in Braintree? A uPVC roof lantern is one of the quickest ways to bring daylight into the middle of the room. Use the configurator for a guide price, then send your kerb size for a fixed quote and delivery date.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Braintree
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Braintree homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
On the shortest day Braintree gets about 7h 46m of daylight, with the sun only 14.7° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- White uPVC frames
- Same ridge-and-hip shape
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
Delivery and fitting in Braintree
Your quote includes delivery to Braintree at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Braintree can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to CM7 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Braintree
Typical guide prices for uPVC roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 1.44 m² | £995–£1,195£829 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,045–£1,295£871 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,195–£1,395£996 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, uPVC 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 Braintree
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
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 Braintree 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 Braintree
Are uPVC lanterns as good as aluminium?
They do the same job at a lower price, with bulkier frames and fewer colour and size options. For most showpiece extensions aluminium is worth the extra.
Is uPVC heavier?
Weight is dominated by the glass, so the difference is small.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Braintree?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for CM7.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Braintree?
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.