Roof lantern installation in Gosport
We quote roof lantern installation for Gosport and the rest of Hampshire, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price lantern fitting for Gosport
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern fitting for Gosport homes
Optional fitting by installers working under S&K, quoted for your postcode.
In midsummer the noon sun stands about 62.6° high over Gosport, so roof glazing gets the full strength of it. That is why solar-control glass is worth considering on larger lanterns here.
- Weathertight check on completion
- Ready upstand, replacement or new opening
- Fixed price in writing before work starts
Delivery and fitting in Gosport
We confirm the delivery cost and date for PO12 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Gosport before quoting.
Delivery to PO12 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern installation guide prices for Gosport
Guide prices for fitting only, by lantern size, including VAT (the lantern is priced separately):
| Lantern size | Fit to ready upstand | Replace existing lantern |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 × 1200 mm | £545 | £995 |
| 1000 × 1500 mm | £545 | £995 |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | £795 | £1,295 |
| 1500 × 3000 mm | £845 | £1,395 |
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 Gosport
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.
Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.
Building regulations in Gosport 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 Gosport
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Gosport?
Stock sizes are typically ready in 5–10 working days, made-to-measure in 3–4 weeks, plus delivery. Your quote gives the date for PO12.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Gosport?
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.