Bespoke roof lanterns in Dover
Buy bespoke roof lanterns for homes in Dover and across Kent. 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 CT16 address.
Price a bespoke roof lantern for Dover
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Bespoke roof lanterns for Dover homes
Made to your exact kerb size, including long, gable-ended and L-shaped designs.
At 51.13°N, Dover sees roughly 7h 53m of daylight in late December and 16h 34m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Any RAL colour inside and out
- Approval drawing before manufacture
- Gable-ended and L-shaped designs on request
Delivery and fitting in Dover
We confirm the delivery cost and date for CT16 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 Dover before quoting.
Delivery to CT16 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Bespoke roof lantern prices for Dover
Typical guide prices for bespoke roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
| 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 Dover
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
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 Dover 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 Dover
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.
How accurate do my measurements need to be?
Accurate to the millimetre on the outside of the kerb, measured at several points. Kerbs are rarely perfectly square, so measure both diagonals too. Our measuring guide shows how.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Dover?
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 Dover?
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.