Roof lantern installation in Crawley
For roof lantern installation in Crawley, start with the guide prices on this page, then send photos and measurements for a fixed written quote covering RH11.
Price lantern fitting for Crawley
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Lantern fitting for Crawley homes
Optional fitting by installers working under S&K, quoted for your postcode.
On the shortest day Crawley gets about 7h 53m of daylight, with the sun only 15.4° 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
- Access equipment priced on survey
- Installers working under S&K
Delivery and fitting in Crawley
Your quote includes delivery to Crawley at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for RH11 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to RH11 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Roof lantern installation guide prices for Crawley
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 Crawley
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.
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 Crawley 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 Crawley
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.
Who deals with building control?
We will explain on your quote how building regulations will be met for your job and who is responsible for any notification.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Crawley?
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Crawley?
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.