Bespoke roof lanterns in Southampton
Buy bespoke roof lanterns for homes in Southampton and across Hampshire. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your SO14 address.
Price a bespoke roof lantern for Southampton
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Bespoke roof lanterns for Southampton homes
Made to your exact kerb size, including long, gable-ended and L-shaped designs.
At 50.9°N, Southampton sees roughly 7h 56m of daylight in late December and 16h 32m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Choose bar layout and vent position
- Fixed price confirmed before ordering
- Gable-ended and L-shaped designs on request
Delivery and fitting in Southampton
We confirm the delivery cost and date for SO14 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 Southampton before quoting.
Delivery to SO14 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Bespoke roof lantern prices for Southampton
Guide prices for common bespoke roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,295–£1,495£1,079 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 |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,095–£4,795£3,412 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 Southampton
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 Southampton 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
Questions from Southampton
Will I see a drawing before it is made?
For made-to-measure and special shapes, yes: the order is based on a drawing you approve, so the size you check is the size that gets made.
Do bespoke lanterns cost much more?
For simple rectangles the premium over a stock size is usually modest. Special shapes cost more because each one is engineered individually.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Southampton?
With the midsummer sun about 62.5° high at noon, roof glass in Southampton gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Southampton?
Yes. Delivery to Southampton (SO14) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.