SS7 · Essex

Roof lanterns in South Benfleet

We supply roof lanterns to South Benfleet (SS7) and the rest of Essex: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.

Postcode districtSS7

AreaEssex

Shortest-day daylight7h 49m

Midsummer noon sun61.9°

Configure and price Call 0800 088 6248

Price a lantern for South Benfleet

Postcode and kerb size first, then your details.

Daylight in South Benfleet

Winter daylight in South Benfleet lasts about 7h 49m, against 16h 39m 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 South Benfleet

Your quote includes delivery to South Benfleet at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.

Fitting in South Benfleet can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.

Delivery to SS7 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for South Benfleet

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for South Benfleet
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 South Benfleet

England's Approved Document L caps the U-value of new or replacement rooflights in existing homes at 2.2 W/m²K, calculated with the glass horizontal.

Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.

Building regulations in South Benfleet 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 South Benfleet

Do you deliver roof lanterns to South Benfleet?

Yes. Delivery to South Benfleet (SS7) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.

Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in South Benfleet?

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.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in South Benfleet?

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 South Benfleet?

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.