Roof lantern installation in Brighton
We quote roof lantern installation for Brighton and the rest of East Sussex, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price lantern fitting for Brighton
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern fitting for Brighton homes
Optional fitting by installers working under S&K, quoted for your postcode.
On the shortest day Brighton gets about 7h 56m of daylight, with the sun only 15.7° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Access equipment priced on survey
- Optional fitting quoted for your postcode
- Fixed price in writing before work starts
Delivery and fitting in Brighton
We confirm the delivery cost and date for BN1 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for BN1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to BN1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern installation guide prices for Brighton
Guide prices for fitting only, by lantern size, including VAT (the lantern is priced separately):
| Lantern size | Fit to ready upstand | Replace existing lantern |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | £545 | £995 |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | £595 | £1,095 |
| 1000 × 2500 mm | £645 | £1,095 |
| 1000 × 3000 mm | £695 | £1,195 |
Fitting guide prices include VAT and exclude the lantern, access equipment and any roof or kerb repairs. New openings are priced after a survey. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing before work starts.
Planning and building regulations for Brighton
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.
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 Brighton 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 Brighton
How long does fitting take?
A lantern on a ready upstand is often fitted in a few hours. Replacement and new openings take longer.
Can you build the upstand as well?
We can quote for upstands and associated roofing on a survey basis.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Brighton?
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.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Brighton?
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.