How we approach roof lanterns in Reigate
Our roof lanterns service in Reigate covers hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Typical uses for roof lanterns include rooms that need height as well as light.
From Reigate to Redhill, Horley and Banstead, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Specification options
- Internal and external colours
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Opening vents with electric control
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Light from every angle across the day
- Classic look that suits period and modern homes
Things we check at survey
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
Do you need permission in Reigate?
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.
Guide prices for Reigate
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Reigate, 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the RH2 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Reigate, 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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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.
Aluminium or uPVC?
Aluminium gives slimmer bars and a longer life; uPVC costs less. We fit both.
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 do I book a survey in Reigate?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit roof lanterns in Reigate?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Reigate and across Surrey. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
