What do commercial & industrial rooflights in Brighton involve?
Thinking about commercial & industrial rooflights in Brighton? The short answer: rooflights for warehouses, schools, offices and retail units. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Think of commercial & industrial rooflights for warehouses, schools, offices and retail units.
We cover all of Brighton and the BN1 district, and nearby Hove and Portslade.
Options we can specify in Brighton
- Mesh or grilles under fragile areas
- GRP or polycarbonate in-plane rooflight sheets
- Modular glass rooflights
- Continuous barrel-vault rooflights
- Polycarbonate domes
- Barrel vaults, ridge lights and modular glass
- Replacement of discoloured or fragile sheets
Before you order: points to check
- Asbestos surveys may be needed on older roofs
- Non-fragility classification should be confirmed for new products
Building control and safety duties in Brighton
For non-domestic buildings, planning depends on the building and its location; building regulations cover thermal performance and the fire classification of rooflights near boundaries. We confirm the route for your building before ordering.
For buildings other than dwellings, Approved Document L Volume 2 sets limiting U-values of 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights and 3.0 W/m²K for roof ventilators, including smoke vents. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Brighton
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Brighton, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel-vault or modular glass rooflight | £3,595 – £8,395 | £2,995 – £6,995 |
| Commercial flat-glass rooflight Typical | £1,795 – £3,595 | £1,495 – £2,995 |
| Dome or in-plane sheet replacement | £1,075 – £1,795 | £895 – £1,495 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the BN1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Commercial & industrial rooflights near Brighton
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Questions about commercial & industrial rooflights in Brighton
Can rooflights double as smoke vents?
Some units are certified smoke ventilators. See our smoke-vent rooflights page.
Are old rooflights a safety risk?
Older plastic rooflight sheets can become brittle. Anyone working on the roof must treat them as fragile unless proven otherwise.
Do you supply O&M information?
Yes — product data, manufacturer warranties and maintenance notes are handed over at completion.
Can you work alongside my builder in Brighton?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Brighton?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
