Roof lanterns in Totton: what is involved?
Thinking about roof lanterns in Totton? The short answer: hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Period cottages and conservation-area streets are common in the South East, so slim conservation rooflights are often the right choice. Roof lanterns suit rooms that need height as well as light.
Totton sits about 6 km from Southampton and 9 km from Hythe, and we cover the whole SO40 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in Totton
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Opening vents with electric control
- Internal and external colours
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Can include opening vents
- Classic look that suits period and modern homes
Before you order: points to check
- Some designs project above the roof enough to affect planning on certain houses
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
Planning and building rules for Totton
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. 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 Totton
Guide prices for roof lanterns in Totton are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 SO40 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Roof lanterns in Totton: questions
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.
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.
How big can a lantern be?
Aluminium systems go to around three by six metres in standard ranges; larger sizes are made to order.
Do you fit roof lanterns in Totton?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Totton and across Hampshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Totton?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
