White roof lanterns in Southend-on-Sea
Whether your Southend-on-Sea extension is still on paper or the roof is already on, we can price a white roof lantern to suit it. Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner; made-to-measure fits a kerb that is already built.
Price a white roof lantern for Southend-on-Sea
Postcode and kerb size first, then your details. We reply with a fixed written quote.
White roof lanterns for Southend-on-Sea homes
Classic white frames that blend into the ceiling and suit period homes.
On the shortest day Southend-on-Sea gets about 7h 49m of daylight, with the sun only 15.0° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.
- Grey or black outside if preferred
- Gloss or satin whites
- Stock colour, no surcharge
Delivery and fitting in Southend-on-Sea
Delivery to SS1 is quoted for your postcode and arrives on pallets at the kerbside, so plan enough people to unload.
If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for SS1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.
Delivery to SS1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.
White roof lantern prices for Southend-on-Sea
Guide prices for common white roof lantern sizes, including VAT, supply only:
| Kerb size | Roof area | Guide price | 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 |
| 2000 × 3000 mm | 6.00 m² | £3,195–£3,695£2,662 ex VAT from | Configure |
| 2000 × 4000 mm | 8.00 m² | £4,095–£4,795£3,412 ex VAT from | Configure |
Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in white. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.
Planning and building regulations for Southend-on-Sea
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.
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 Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea
Which white matches uPVC windows?
Gloss white, often RAL 9016, is usually closest. Send us a photo of your windows if you are unsure.
Is white cheaper?
White is a stock colour, so it costs the same as the other stock colours.
Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Southend-on-Sea?
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 Southend-on-Sea?
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.