White roof lanterns in Barnstaple
Whether your Barnstaple extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a white roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a white roof lantern for Barnstaple
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
White roof lanterns for Barnstaple homes
Classic white frames that blend into the ceiling and suit period homes.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.4° high over Barnstaple, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Stock colour, no surcharge
- Grey or black outside if preferred
- Blends into a white ceiling
Delivery and fitting in Barnstaple
Your quote includes delivery to Barnstaple at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Barnstaple can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to EX31 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
White roof lantern prices for Barnstaple
Guide prices for common white roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £1,995–£2,295£1,662 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,295–£2,695£1,912 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,195–£3,695£2,662 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,095–£4,795£3,412 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in white. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Barnstaple
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.
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 Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple
Does a white lantern show dirt?
Outside, white shows dirt more than grey. Self-cleaning glass helps with the glass, and the frames benefit from an occasional wash.
Is white cheaper?
White is a stock colour, so it costs the same as the other stock colours.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Barnstaple?
With the midsummer sun about 62.4° high at noon, roof glass in Barnstaple gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Barnstaple?
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.