Roof lantern installation in Sittingbourne
We quote roof lantern installation for Sittingbourne and the rest of Kent, matched to the exact size of your lantern, with the price confirmed in writing before you order.
Price lantern fitting for Sittingbourne
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern fitting for Sittingbourne homes
Optional fitting by installers working under S&K, quoted for your postcode.
Winter daylight in Sittingbourne lasts about 7h 51m, against 16h 37m in midsummer. Glass in the roof makes the most of the short days, and the right glass keeps the long ones comfortable.
- Access equipment priced on survey
- Fixed price in writing before work starts
- Optional fitting quoted for your postcode
Delivery and fitting in Sittingbourne
Delivery to ME10 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 Sittingbourne before quoting.
Delivery to ME10 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern installation guide prices for Sittingbourne
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 |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | £595 | £1,095 |
| 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 Sittingbourne
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 Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne
How long does fitting take?
A lantern on a ready upstand is often fitted in a few hours. Replacement and new openings take longer.
Do you need to survey before fitting?
For a lantern on a ready upstand, clear photos and measurements are often enough. Replacements and new openings need a survey.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Sittingbourne?
With the midsummer sun about 62.1° high at noon, roof glass in Sittingbourne gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Do you deliver roof lanterns to Sittingbourne?
Yes. Delivery to Sittingbourne (ME10) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.