At Rooflights & Roof Lanterns, we strive to provide quality products and services to all our customers. We want every customer to experience the benefits that our skylights and rooflights provide. For example: Easy Installation - Gone are the days of struggling to install a skylight on your flat roof. We have designed our products with easy installation in mind, so anyone can do it. What’s more, we include detailed instructions with every product. Bespoke Products - If you can’t find the perfect skylight to meet your needs, we have a range of bespoke products that are built to suit. So you can enjoy the perfect fit for any flat roof structure—and more. Full Warranty - We offer full warranties on all our products, giving you peace of mind with every purchase. Nationwide Delivery - We deliver our rooflights and skylights to all parts of the UK, so you can get your product where you need it—no matter how remote. Huge Selection - Our selection is one of the largest in the UK, so you’re guaranteed to find something that meets your needs. And if you aren’t sure what you need, just ask. Our experienced team are happy to answer any questions you may have.

A skylight is the most basic type of roof window. They are a simple pane of glass set into the roof at the same angle as the roof. They can be installed on flat roofs but are most often seen on pitched roofs. Skylights can be installed on almost any home that has enough available roof area and that has a space below the roof that could benefit from more natural light. Skylights are usually fixed, that is they do not open, although they often have either manually or electrically operated blinds installed along with them that allow the homeowner to block the sun on particularly hot days.

The differences between a rooflight and a skylight are subtle but important. Like skylights, rooflights can be installed on flat or pitched roofs. But unlike skylights rooflights are typically raised above the level of the roof, sometimes by a significant amount. This is an important consideration when you are weighing which type of roof window will look best on your home. 

In most cases, you will not need to obtain planning permission to install flat skylights. Planning permission only comes into play if the roof window - be it a skylight, rooflight or roof lantern - protrudes above the established roof line. Because flat skylights do not protrude above the established roof line you will not need planning permission for them. However, if the building in question is in a conservation area or is a listed building you will in all likelihood need permission.

If you need to obtain planning permission the process is fairly straightforward: Obtain a planning permission form from your local authority and fill it out. There is typically a £60 fee involved.Submit plans detailing how the flat skylights will be installed.Submit any supporting documents the local authority requests.Wait 6 - 8 weeks for the local authority to approve or disapprove your application.