Roof lanterns in Lowestoft

Daylight in Lowestoft

At 52.48°N, Lowestoft sees roughly 7h 39m of daylight in late December and 16h 50m 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 Lowestoft

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

If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for NR32 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.

Delivery to NR32 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Lowestoft

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

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 Lowestoft

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 Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft