Aluminium roof lanterns in Portslade
Looking for an aluminium roof lantern in Portslade? We price it to your kerb size, confirm the fixed price in writing and deliver to BN41 and the surrounding postcodes, ready for your builder to fit or for us to quote fitting.
Price an aluminium roof lantern for Portslade
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Aluminium roof lanterns for Portslade homes
Slim, strong, thermally broken frames in powder-coated colours.
On the shortest day Portslade gets about 7h 56m of daylight, with the sun only 15.7° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Thermally broken aluminium frames
- Different colours inside and out
- Larger sizes than uPVC can reach
Delivery and fitting in Portslade
We confirm the delivery cost and date for BN41 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Portslade can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to BN41 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Aluminium roof lantern prices for Portslade
Guide prices for common aluminium roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT from | 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 |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium 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 Portslade
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 Portslade 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 Portslade
Will the colour fade?
Polyester powder coatings are designed for outdoor use and hold their colour well. Coastal sites benefit from occasional washing to remove salt deposits.
Is aluminium recyclable?
Yes, aluminium can be recycled repeatedly. Ask your local waste site about the glass and seals, which are handled separately.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Portslade?
With the midsummer sun about 62.6° high at noon, roof glass in Portslade gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Portslade?
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.