Flat rooflights in Lowestoft
We supply flat rooflights to Lowestoft (NR32) and the rest of Suffolk: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price a flat rooflight for Lowestoft
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Flat rooflights for Lowestoft homes
A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 61.0° high over Lowestoft, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Very low profile from outside
- Fixed or electric opening versions
- Minimal, frameless-looking from inside
Delivery and fitting in Lowestoft
Your quote includes delivery to Lowestoft at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Lowestoft before quoting.
Delivery to NR32 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Flat rooflight prices for Lowestoft
Guide prices for common flat rooflight sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| 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 |
| 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 Lowestoft
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.
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 Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft
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.
Are flat rooflights cheaper than lanterns?
Usually, size for size. They use one glass unit and a simple frame.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Lowestoft?
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.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Lowestoft?
Yes. Delivery to Lowestoft (NR32) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.