Roof lantern installation in Wellington
For roof lantern installation in Wellington, start with the guide prices on this page, then send photos and measurements for a fixed written quote covering TF1.
Price lantern fitting for Wellington
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern fitting for Wellington homes
Optional fitting by installers working under S&K, quoted for your postcode.
On the shortest day Wellington gets about 7h 37m of daylight, with the sun only 13.9° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Fixed price in writing before work starts
- Installers working under S&K
- Weathertight check on completion
Delivery and fitting in Wellington
Delivery to TF1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Wellington can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to TF1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern installation guide prices for Wellington
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 |
| 1000 × 2500 mm | £645 | £1,095 |
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 Wellington
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 Wellington 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 Wellington
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.
How quickly can I get a roof lantern in Wellington?
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 TF1.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Wellington?
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.