Roof Lanterns in Portslade (BN41) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Portslade

Looking for a 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.

Postcode districtBN41

AreaEast Sussex

Shortest-day daylight7h 56m

Midsummer noon sun62.6°

Daylight in Portslade

Winter daylight in Portslade lasts about 7h 56m, against 16h 31m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.

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.

Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Portslade before quoting.

Delivery to BN41 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Portslade

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Portslade
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
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

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

Roof lantern questions from Portslade

Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Portslade?

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.

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.

How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Portslade?

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 BN41.

Can you fit a roof lantern in Portslade?

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.