Contemporary roof lanterns in Brixton
Planning an extension in Brixton? A contemporary roof lantern is one of the quickest ways to bring daylight into the middle of the room. Use the configurator for a guide price, then send your kerb size for a fixed quote and delivery date.
Price a contemporary roof lantern for Brixton
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Contemporary roof lanterns for Brixton homes
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
On the shortest day Brixton gets about 7h 50m of daylight, with the sun only 15.1° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Ideal for modern rendered extensions
- More sky, less frame from inside
- Larger glass units between bars
Delivery and fitting in Brixton
Delivery to SW2 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for SW2 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to SW2 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Contemporary roof lantern prices for Brixton
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 Brixton
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 in Brixton 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 Brixton
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.
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 you fit a roof lantern in Brixton?
We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Brixton?
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.