Contemporary roof lanterns in East Sussex
Whether you are in Brighton or elsewhere in East Sussex, the process is the same: configure your lantern, get a guide price, then a fixed quote and a delivery date.
Get a price in East Sussex
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing contemporary roof lanterns in East Sussex
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
Across East Sussex, the shortest day brings around 7h 56m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 62.6° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Slim profile suits anthracite and black
- Slim frames and fewer glazing bars
- Ideal for modern rendered extensions
- Larger glass units between bars
Delivery and fitting in East Sussex
Delivery to mainland addresses here is quoted for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.
Contemporary roof lantern prices
What contemporary roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,395–£1,695£1,162 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,695–£1,995£1,412 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £2,095–£2,495£1,746 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,495–£2,895£2,079 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,495–£4,095£2,912 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,395–£5,095£3,662 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 in East Sussex
England's Approved Document L caps the U-value of new or replacement rooflights in existing homes at 2.2 W/m²K, calculated with the glass horizontal.
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 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
Contemporary roof lanterns in East Sussex: questions
Is a contemporary lantern the same as a flat rooflight?
No. A contemporary lantern still has sloping glass and a ridge or apex; it simply has slimmer frames and fewer bars. A flat rooflight is a single, nearly flat pane of glass on an upstand.
Can I have a contemporary lantern in white?
Yes, though most buyers choose grey or black because the slimmer frame is the point and dark frames disappear against the sky.
Are contemporary lanterns weaker?
They are engineered for the sizes they are sold in. That is exactly why their maximum sizes are often smaller: the frame is slimmer, so each range has its own limits.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in East Sussex?
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.
Contemporary roof lanterns by town in East Sussex
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Brighton
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Crowborough
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Eastbourne
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Hailsham
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Hastings
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Hove
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Portslade
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Rottingdean
- Contemporary roof lanterns in Seaford