uPVC roof lanterns in Waltham Abbey
Buy uPVC roof lanterns for homes in Waltham Abbey and across Essex. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your EN9 address.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Waltham Abbey
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Waltham Abbey homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
Winter daylight in Waltham Abbey lasts about 7h 48m, against 16h 40m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- White uPVC frames
- A sensible choice for budget projects
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
Delivery and fitting in Waltham Abbey
Delivery to EN9 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 Waltham Abbey before quoting.
Delivery to EN9 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Waltham Abbey
What uPVC roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1000 mm | 1.00 m² | £845–£995£704 ex VAT from | 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 |
| 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 Waltham Abbey
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.
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 Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey
Is uPVC heavier?
Weight is dominated by the glass, so the difference is small.
Will white uPVC yellow over time?
Modern uPVC profiles are UV-stabilised and should stay white with normal cleaning. Very old lanterns, especially with polycarbonate panels, are the ones that discolour.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Waltham Abbey?
With the midsummer sun about 61.8° high at noon, roof glass in Waltham Abbey gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Waltham Abbey?
We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.