Small roof lanterns in Ramsgate
We supply small roof lanterns to Ramsgate (CT11) and the rest of Kent: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price a small roof lantern for Ramsgate
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Small roof lanterns for Ramsgate homes
Compact lanterns for hallways, utility rooms, porches and side returns.
On the shortest day Ramsgate gets about 7h 51m of daylight, with the sun only 15.2° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Great for hallways and utility rooms
- Square pyramid or short rectangular
- Simple to fit on a ready upstand
Delivery and fitting in Ramsgate
We confirm the delivery cost and date for CT11 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for CT11 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to CT11 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Small roof lantern prices for Ramsgate
What small roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc 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 |
| 1200 × 1200 mm | 1.44 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 Ramsgate
England's Approved Document L caps the U-value of new or replacement rooflights in existing homes at 2.2 W/m²K, calculated with the glass horizontal.
Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.
Building regulations in Ramsgate 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 Ramsgate
What is the smallest roof lantern?
Many ranges start at around 800–1000 mm. Below that, a flat rooflight is usually the better product.
Are small lanterns available quickly?
Standard small sizes are often available from stock. Lead times are confirmed on your quote.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Ramsgate?
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.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Ramsgate?
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.