Traditional roof lanterns in Margate
Buy traditional roof lanterns for homes in Margate and across Kent. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your CT9 address.
Price a traditional roof lantern for Margate
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
Traditional roof lanterns for Margate homes
Victorian-style detailing with ridge cresting and finials for period homes.
On the shortest day Margate 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.
- Closer glazing bars for a period look
- Specification sheets for consent applications
- Decorative ridge cresting and finials
Delivery and fitting in Margate
Your quote includes delivery to Margate at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.
Fitting in Margate can be quoted on request by installers working under S&K, subject to cover for your postcode.
Delivery to CT9 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
Traditional roof lantern prices for Margate
What traditional roof lanterns cost in common sizes (guide, inc 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 |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 2.00 m² | £1,795–£2,095£1,496 ex VAT from | 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 |
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 Margate
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 Margate 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 Margate
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.
Will a traditional lantern need planning permission?
The style does not change the planning position; size, height and location do. Listed buildings and conservation areas are the main cases where consent is more likely to be needed.
Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Margate?
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.
Can you fit a roof lantern in Margate?
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.