uPVC roof lanterns in Thamesmead
Order uPVC roof lanterns for delivery to Thamesmead and nearby Barking and Welling. Every lantern is checked against your measurements before it is ordered, and the price on your quote is fixed for the specification shown; any extra work is agreed with you first.
Price a uPVC roof lantern for Thamesmead
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
uPVC roof lanterns for Thamesmead homes
A lower-cost lantern with white uPVC frames for smaller openings.
Winter daylight in Thamesmead lasts about 7h 50m, against 16h 38m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Suits smaller openings and garden rooms
- White uPVC frames
- Same ridge-and-hip shape
Delivery and fitting in Thamesmead
Delivery to SE28 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 SE28 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to SE28 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
uPVC roof lantern prices for Thamesmead
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 × 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 Thamesmead
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 in Thamesmead 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 Thamesmead
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Thamesmead?
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 SE28.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Thamesmead?
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.