Roof Lanterns in Rochester (ME1) | Buy Roof Lanterns

Roof lanterns in Rochester

Planning an extension in Rochester? A roof lantern is one of the quickest ways to bring daylight into the middle of the room. Use the configurator for a guide price, then send your kerb size for a fixed quote and delivery date.

Postcode districtME1

AreaKent

Shortest-day daylight7h 51m

Midsummer noon sun62.1°

Daylight in Rochester

At 51.39°N, Rochester sees roughly 7h 51m of daylight in late December and 16h 37m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.

Delivery and fitting in Rochester

Delivery to ME1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.

If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for ME1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.

Delivery to ME1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Rochester

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Rochester
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
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 Rochester

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 Rochester 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 Rochester

Can you fit a roof lantern in Rochester?

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.

How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Rochester?

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 ME1.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Rochester?

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.

Is it worth having solar-control glass in Rochester?

With the midsummer sun about 62.1° high at noon, roof glass in Rochester gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.