Roof lanterns for Chichester: the essentials
We handle roof lanterns across West Sussex, including Chichester. In short: hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Think of roof lanterns for orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
Chichester sits about 9 km from Bognor Regis and 15 km from Havant, and we cover the whole PO19 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Opening vents with electric control
- Internal and external colours
- Slim aluminium bars, more glass
- Classic look that suits period and modern homes
Before you order: points to check
- Larger lanterns may need a steel or timber ring beam
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
Planning, building control and Chichester
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.
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do roof lanterns cost in Chichester?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Chichester, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about roof lanterns in Chichester
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.
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 you fit roof lanterns in Chichester?
Yes. We survey and fit roof lanterns in Chichester and across West Sussex. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Chichester?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
