Flat rooflights in Grays
Order flat rooflights for delivery to Grays and nearby South Ockendon and Gravesend. 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 Grays
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Flat rooflights for Grays homes
A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.
Winter daylight in Grays lasts about 7h 50m, against 16h 38m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Minimal, frameless-looking from inside
- Sized to your upstand
- Usually cheaper than a lantern
Delivery and fitting in Grays
We confirm the delivery cost and date for RM17 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Grays can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to RM17 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Flat rooflight prices for Grays
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 |
| 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 Grays
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
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 Grays 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 Grays
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Grays?
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Grays?
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.