How we approach roof lanterns in Hove
Roof lanterns in Hove means hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. We cover the BN3 district and the rest of East Sussex, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Period cottages and conservation-area streets are common in the South East, so slim conservation rooflights are often the right choice. In Hove, as anywhere, roof lanterns are the usual choice for rooms that need height as well as light.
Jobs in Hove are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
What you can choose
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Opening vents with electric control
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Can include opening vents
- Classic look that suits period and modern homes
Before you order: points to check
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
Consents for roof lanterns in Hove
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do roof lanterns cost in Hove?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Hove, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about roof lanterns in Hove
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.
How big can a lantern be?
Aluminium systems go to around three by six metres in standard ranges; larger sizes are made to order.
Aluminium or uPVC?
Aluminium gives slimmer bars and a longer life; uPVC costs less. We fit both.
Is the survey in Hove free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Hove?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
