SS1 · Essex

Roof lanterns in Southend-on-Sea

Whether your Southend-on-Sea extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.

Postcode districtSS1

AreaEssex

Shortest-day daylight7h 49m

Midsummer noon sun61.9°

Configure and price Call 0800 088 6248

Price a lantern for Southend-on-Sea

Postcode and kerb size first, then your details.

Daylight in Southend-on-Sea

In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.9° high over Southend-on-Sea, 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 Southend-on-Sea

Delivery to SS1 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 Southend-on-Sea before quoting.

Delivery to SS1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Southend-on-Sea

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Southend-on-Sea
Kerb size	Roof area	Guide price	Configure
1200 × 1200 mm	1.44 m²	£1,295–£1,495£1,079 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 Southend-on-Sea

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 Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Southend-on-Sea?

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.

Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Southend-on-Sea?

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.

Do you deliver roof lanterns to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes. Delivery to Southend-on-Sea (SS1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.

Can you fit a roof lantern in Southend-on-Sea?

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.