Roof lanterns for Bexhill-on-Sea: the essentials
For Bexhill-on-Sea homes and buildings we offer roof lanterns: hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Period cottages and conservation-area streets are common in the South East, so slim conservation rooflights are often the right choice. Typical uses for roof lanterns include orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
We work across East Sussex, including Bexhill-on-Sea, and in neighbouring towns such as Hastings and Hailsham. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Opening vents with electric control
- Internal and external colours
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Can include opening vents
- Slim aluminium bars, more glass
Before you order: points to check
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
Planning and building rules for Bexhill-on-Sea
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Bexhill-on-Sea
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Bexhill-on-Sea, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large or bespoke aluminium lantern | £5,995 – £10,795 | £4,995 – £8,995 |
| Mid-size aluminium lantern (2 × 3 m) Typical | £3,955 – £5,995 | £3,295 – £4,995 |
| Small lantern (1 × 2 m) | £2,995 – £3,955 | £2,495 – £3,295 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the TN40 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Neighbouring towns
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Common questions
Roof lantern or flat rooflight?
A lantern adds height and sky from all sides; a flat rooflight is lower-profile and cleaner from outside. Our guide compares them in detail.
Do they leak?
Modern lanterns are sealed systems. Leaks usually trace back to the kerb or roof membrane detail, which we form and check ourselves.
Can a lantern go on an existing extension?
Yes, if the flat roof structure can be opened up and trimmed. We check joists and the roof build-up at survey.
Is the survey in Bexhill-on-Sea free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Bexhill-on-Sea?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
