What do roof lanterns in Strood involve?
For Strood homes and buildings we offer roof lanterns: hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. In Strood, as anywhere, roof lanterns are the usual choice for rooms that need height as well as light.
We work across Kent, including Strood, and in neighbouring towns such as Rochester and Chatham. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Internal and external colours
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Classic look that suits period and modern homes
- Double or triple glazed with solar-control options
Before you order: points to check
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
Consents for roof lanterns in Strood
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. 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. 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 Strood
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.
- 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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Common questions
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.
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 Strood?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Strood and across Kent. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Strood free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
