How we approach roof lanterns in Andover
Roof lanterns in Andover means hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. We cover the SP10 district and the rest of Hampshire, 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. Think of roof lanterns for rooms that need height as well as light.
We work across Hampshire, including Andover, and in neighbouring towns such as Winchester and Newbury. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
What you can choose
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Opening vents with electric control
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Internal and external colours
- Light from every angle across the day
- Double or triple glazed with solar-control options
What to check first
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
Planning and building rules for Andover
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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Roof lanterns prices in Andover
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Andover, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the SP10 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Andover, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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 Andover
How big can a lantern be?
Aluminium systems go to around three by six metres in standard ranges; larger sizes are made to order.
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 you work alongside my builder in Andover?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you fit roof lanterns in Andover?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Andover and across Hampshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
