Traditional roof lanterns in Folkestone
Choosing a traditional roof lantern for a house in Folkestone? Start with the guide prices below, check the planning and building regulations notes for England, then ask for a fixed quote with delivery to CT19.
Price a traditional roof lantern for Folkestone
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Traditional roof lanterns for Folkestone homes
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
On the shortest day Folkestone gets about 7h 54m of daylight, with the sun only 15.5° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Decorative ridge cresting and finials
- Suits orangeries and older houses
- Specification sheets for consent applications
Delivery and fitting in Folkestone
We confirm the delivery cost and date for CT19 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.
Fitting in Folkestone can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to CT19 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Traditional roof lantern prices for Folkestone
What traditional roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc VAT, supply only):
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | Configure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 × 2000 mm | 3.00 m² | £2,295–£2,695£1,912 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 Folkestone
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 Folkestone 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 Folkestone
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.
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 it worth having solar-control glass in Folkestone?
With the midsummer sun about 62.4° high at noon, roof glass in Folkestone gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Folkestone?
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.