Flat rooflights in Plymouth
Order flat rooflights for delivery to Plymouth and nearby Plymstock and Saltash. Every lantern is checked against your measurements before it is ordered, and the price on your quote is fixed for the specification shown; any extra work is agreed with you first.
Price a flat rooflight for Plymouth
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Flat rooflights for Plymouth homes
A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 63.1° high over Plymouth, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Sized to your upstand
- Minimal, frameless-looking from inside
- Fixed or electric opening versions
Delivery and fitting in Plymouth
Delivery to PL1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Plymouth can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to PL1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Flat rooflight prices for Plymouth
Guide prices for common flat rooflight sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 1.44 m² | £695–£845£579 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £695–£845£579 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £845–£995£704 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 1500 mm | 2.25 m² | £895–£1,095£746 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 Plymouth
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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth
Can a flat rooflight open?
Some ranges offer electric opening versions. Ask for availability for your size.
Can I walk on a flat rooflight?
Only if it is a walk-on rooflight designed for foot traffic. Standard rooflights are not designed to be walked on.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Plymouth?
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Plymouth?
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.