How we approach roof lanterns in Battersea
Roof lanterns in Battersea means hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. We cover the SW11 district and the rest of Greater London, with a survey before any price is fixed.
London homes often run deep from front to back, so the middle of the ground floor is the darkest space — exactly where an overhead rooflight earns its keep. Roof lanterns suit rooms that need height as well as light.
Battersea sits about 1 km from Wandsworth and 2 km from Chelsea, and we cover the whole SW11 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Opening vents with electric control
- Internal and external colours
- Light from every angle across the day
- Can include opening vents
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 Battersea
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. 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. 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.
Roof lanterns prices in Battersea
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Battersea, 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Battersea address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about roof lanterns in Battersea
Aluminium or uPVC?
Aluminium gives slimmer bars and a longer life; uPVC costs less. We fit both.
Do roof lanterns get hot?
They can in summer if clear glass is used on a south-facing roof. Solar-control glass and an opening vent make a big difference.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Battersea?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you fit roof lanterns in Battersea?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Battersea and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
