Opening roof lanterns in Maidstone
Choosing an opening roof lantern for a house in Maidstone? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to ME14.
Price an opening roof lantern for Maidstone
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Opening roof lanterns for Maidstone homes
Electric opening vents to let warm air out at the highest point of the room.
Winter daylight in Maidstone lasts about 7h 52m, against 16h 36m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Helps keep kitchens cool in summer
- Plan the power supply early
- Electric vents at the room's highest point
Delivery and fitting in Maidstone
Delivery to ME14 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Maidstone before quoting.
Delivery to ME14 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Opening roof lantern prices for Maidstone
Typical guide prices for opening roof lanterns, supply only and including VAT:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,990–£2,190£1,658 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £2,190–£2,490£1,825 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,890–£4,390£3,242 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,790–£5,490£3,992 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in a stock colour, including one electric vent. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Maidstone
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.
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 in Maidstone 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 Maidstone
What happens if it rains while the vent is open?
With a rain sensor the vent closes automatically. Without one it stays where you left it, so a sensor is worth having.
Can a vent be added later?
Usually not to an existing fixed lantern. Decide before ordering.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Maidstone?
With the midsummer sun about 62.2° high at noon, roof glass in Maidstone gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Maidstone?
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.