Flat rooflights in Dorset
Whether you are in Bournemouth or elsewhere in Dorset, the process is the same: configure your lantern, get a guide price, then a fixed quote and a delivery date.
Get a price in Dorset
Send your postcode and kerb size for a fixed written quote.
Choosing flat rooflights in Dorset
A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.
Across Dorset, the shortest day brings around 7h 57m of daylight and the midsummer sun reaches about 62.7° at noon. A lantern collects light from the bright overhead sky all year, and the right glass keeps the long summer days comfortable.
- Fixed or electric opening versions
- Usually cheaper than a lantern
- Very low profile from outside
- Single glazed unit with a slight fall
Delivery and fitting in Dorset
Delivery to mainland addresses here is quoted for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Fitting can be quoted where we have cover; send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb and we will confirm before quoting.
Flat rooflight prices
Typical guide prices for flat rooflights, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1000 mm | 1.00 m² | £595–£695£496 ex VAT from | 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 in Dorset
In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.
On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.
Building regulations 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
Flat rooflights in Dorset: questions
Can a flat rooflight open?
Some ranges offer electric opening versions. Ask for availability for your size.
Do flat rooflights leak?
They should not, provided they are installed on a properly flashed upstand with the right fall and the seals are maintained.
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Dorset?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for Dorset.