Small roof lanterns in Basingstoke
Order small roof lanterns for delivery to Basingstoke and nearby Fleet and Thatcham. Every lantern is checked against your measurements before it is ordered, and the price on your quote is fixed for the specification shown; any extra work is agreed with you first.
Price a small roof lantern for Basingstoke
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Small roof lanterns for Basingstoke homes
Compact lanterns for hallways, utility rooms, porches and side returns.
On the shortest day Basingstoke gets about 7h 52m of daylight, with the sun only 15.3° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Often available in stock sizes
- Simple to fit on a ready upstand
- Great for hallways and utility rooms
Delivery and fitting in Basingstoke
We confirm the delivery cost and date for RG21 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Basingstoke can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to RG21 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Small roof lantern prices for Basingstoke
Guide prices for common small roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1000 mm | 1.00 m² | £1,095–£1,295£912 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,295–£1,495£1,079 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 1500 mm | 2.25 m² | £1,595–£1,895£1,329 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in a stock colour. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Basingstoke
For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.
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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke
Does a small lantern need an opening vent?
Not usually. Background ventilation for the room can come from trickle vents or extract fans. Vents are more useful on lanterns over kitchens and large living spaces.
Can I fit a small lantern myself?
Small lanterns are within the reach of a competent builder or roofer. The critical parts are a level, square, weatherproof upstand and the manufacturer's fixing instructions. In existing homes, replacement rooflights are building work that may need building control involvement.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Basingstoke?
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.
Is it worth having solar-control glass in Basingstoke?
With the midsummer sun about 62.2° high at noon, roof glass in Basingstoke gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.