Contemporary roof lanterns in Totton
Buy contemporary roof lanterns for homes in Totton 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 SO40 address.
Price a contemporary roof lantern for Totton
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Contemporary roof lanterns for Totton homes
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
Winter daylight in Totton lasts about 7h 55m, against 16h 32m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Lower profile from the garden
- Slim profile suits anthracite and black
- Slim frames and fewer glazing bars
Delivery and fitting in Totton
Delivery to SO40 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 SO40 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to SO40 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Contemporary roof lantern prices for Totton
Guide prices for common contemporary roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
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 Totton
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.
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 Totton 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 Totton
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.
Do contemporary lanterns cost more?
Usually a little more per size than a standard range, because the bigger glass units cost more to make and handle.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Totton?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Totton?
With the midsummer sun about 62.5° high at noon, roof glass in Totton gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.