Roof Lanterns in Eastbourne (BN21)

Roof lanterns in Eastbourne

Buy roof lanterns for homes in Eastbourne and across East Sussex. 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 BN21 address.

Postcode districtBN21

AreaEast Sussex

Shortest-day daylight7h 57m

Midsummer noon sun62.7°

Daylight in Eastbourne

In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.7° high over Eastbourne, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.

Delivery and fitting in Eastbourne

Delivery to BN21 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 Eastbourne before quoting.

Delivery to BN21 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Eastbourne

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Eastbourne
Kerb size	Roof area	Guide price	Configure
1200 × 1200 mm	1.44 m²	£1,295–£1,495£1,079 ex VAT from	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

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 Eastbourne

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 Eastbourne 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

Roof lantern questions from Eastbourne

How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Eastbourne?

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 BN21.

Do you deliver roof lanterns to Eastbourne?

Yes. Delivery to Eastbourne (BN21) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Eastbourne?

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.

Can you fit a roof lantern in Eastbourne?

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.