Contemporary roof lanterns in Hailsham
From a small lantern over a hallway to a long one above a kitchen island, we quote contemporary roof lanterns for Hailsham homes to the exact kerb size, with glass and colour choices set out clearly before you commit.
Price a contemporary roof lantern for Hailsham
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Contemporary roof lanterns for Hailsham homes
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
Winter daylight in Hailsham lasts about 7h 56m, against 16h 31m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Ideal for modern rendered extensions
- Slim profile suits anthracite and black
- Larger glass units between bars
Delivery and fitting in Hailsham
Delivery to BN27 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Hailsham can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to BN27 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Contemporary roof lantern prices for Hailsham
Guide prices for common contemporary roof lantern sizes, including 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 |
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 Hailsham
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.
Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.
Building regulations in Hailsham 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 Hailsham
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.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Hailsham?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Hailsham?
With the midsummer sun about 62.6° high at noon, roof glass in Hailsham gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.