Traditional roof lanterns in Rayleigh
We supply traditional roof lanterns to Rayleigh (SS6) and the rest of Essex: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.
Price a traditional roof lantern for Rayleigh
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Traditional roof lanterns for Rayleigh homes
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
At 51.59°N, Rayleigh sees roughly 7h 49m of daylight in late December and 16h 39m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.
- Modern thermally broken aluminium frame
- Closer glazing bars for a period look
- Suits orangeries and older houses
Delivery and fitting in Rayleigh
Delivery to SS6 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
Fitting in Rayleigh can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to SS6 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Traditional roof lantern prices for Rayleigh
Guide prices for common traditional roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 1500 mm | 1.50 m² | £1,495–£1,795£1,246 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 1500 × 2500 mm | 3.75 m² | £2,595–£2,995£2,162 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,695–£4,295£3,079 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,695–£5,495£3,912 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 Rayleigh
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.
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 Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh
Do you make timber traditional lanterns?
Our range is aluminium and uPVC. Aluminium can be powder-coated in heritage colours that suit timber windows and doors.
Is a traditional lantern harder to clean?
There are more bars, so there are more edges for dirt to collect along. Self-cleaning glass helps, but a gentle rinse once or twice a year is still worthwhile.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Rayleigh?
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Rayleigh?
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.