Flat rooflights in Shirley
Choosing a flat rooflight for a house in Shirley? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to B90.
Price a flat rooflight for Shirley
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Flat rooflights for Shirley homes
A single near-flat pane on an upstand: minimal, low and discreet.
At 52.41°N, Shirley sees roughly 7h 40m of daylight in late December and 16h 49m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Minimal, frameless-looking from inside
- Fixed or electric opening versions
- Usually cheaper than a lantern
Delivery and fitting in Shirley
Delivery to B90 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Shirley can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to B90 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Flat rooflight prices for Shirley
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 × 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 Shirley
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 Shirley 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 Shirley
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.
Are flat rooflights cheaper than lanterns?
Usually, size for size. They use one glass unit and a simple frame.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Shirley?
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Shirley?
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.