Suffolk
Roof lanterns and rooflights for rear extensions in Suffolk
Lanterns, flat rooflights and walk-on glass that bring light deep into the plan. Rear extensions in Suffolk: we cover 12 towns including Ipswich, Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds, with design, approvals and the build under one contract.
Rear extensions in Suffolk gain most from a rooflight placed against the old back wall, where the room would otherwise be darkest. Suffolk mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here.
What does it cost in Suffolk?
As a guide, £2,200–£4,500 including VAT. We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
What approvals does it need in Suffolk?
New fabric must meet Approved Document L (2021 edition incorporating 2023 amendments): walls 0.18, roof 0.15 and floor 0.18 W/m²K, windows 1.4 W/m²K or Band B. Under the simple route, new windows, doors and rooflights should not exceed 25% of the extension floor area plus any openings removed; more glass is possible with a whole-house calculation.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent.
Where in Suffolk do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Lantern or flat rooflight?
A lantern gives height and a feature; a flat rooflight is cleaner and lower-profile.
Do rooflights count towards the 25% glazing limit?
Yes, in England's simple route; more is possible with a calculation.
Can a rooflight open?
Yes, manually or electrically, with rain sensors.
Do you cover all of Suffolk?
We cover 12 towns and districts in Suffolk, including Ipswich, Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.