White roof lanterns in Grays
Whether your Grays 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 Grays
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
White roof lanterns for Grays homes
Classic white frames that blend into the ceiling and suit period homes.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.0° high over Grays, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Classic choice for orangeries
- Stock colour, no surcharge
- Grey or black outside if preferred
Delivery and fitting in Grays
Your quote includes delivery to Grays at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for RM17 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to RM17 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
White roof lantern prices for Grays
Guide prices for common white roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,295–£1,495£1,079 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 Grays
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 Grays 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 Grays
Which white matches uPVC windows?
Gloss white, often RAL 9016, is usually closest. Send us a photo of your windows if you are unsure.
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 Grays?
With the midsummer sun about 62.0° high at noon, roof glass in Grays gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Grays?
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.