Roof lanterns in Maidstone: what is involved?
Roof lanterns in Maidstone means hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. We cover the ME14 district and the rest of Kent, 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. Typical uses for roof lanterns include orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
Maidstone is the main town we list in Kent; we also cover nearby Chatham and Rochester.
Options we can specify in Maidstone
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Internal and external colours
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Opening vents with electric control
- Double or triple glazed with solar-control options
- Slim aluminium bars, more glass
Before you order: points to check
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
Do you need permission in Maidstone?
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
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. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Roof lanterns prices in Maidstone
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Maidstone, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
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 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.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Maidstone?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Maidstone?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
