Contemporary roof lanterns in Haywards Heath
From a small lantern over a hallway to a long one above a kitchen island, we quote contemporary roof lanterns for Haywards Heath homes to the exact kerb size, with glass and colour choices set out clearly before you commit.
Price a contemporary roof lantern for Haywards Heath
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Contemporary roof lanterns for Haywards Heath homes
Slim frames, fewer bars and a lower profile for a cleaner view of the sky.
At 51.0°N, Haywards Heath sees roughly 7h 55m of daylight in late December and 16h 33m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Ideal for modern rendered extensions
- Lower profile from the garden
- Larger glass units between bars
Delivery and fitting in Haywards Heath
We confirm the delivery cost and date for RH16 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Haywards Heath can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to RH16 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Contemporary roof lantern prices for Haywards Heath
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 |
| 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 for Haywards Heath
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 Haywards Heath 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 Haywards Heath
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Haywards Heath?
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 Haywards Heath?
With the midsummer sun about 62.4° high at noon, roof glass in Haywards Heath gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.