How we approach conservation rooflights in Portadown
Our conservation rooflights service in Portadown covers slim, low-profile steel-look rooflights for period and listed roofs. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Bungalows are widespread in Northern Ireland, and sun tunnels or roof windows are an easy way to brighten internal hallways. Think of conservation rooflights for slate and plain-tile roofs where a quiet roofline matters.
Portadown is around 5 km from Craigavon, and we survey and fit throughout that part of County Armagh, including the BT62 district.
Choices for your Portadown project
- Blinds
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Manual or electric opening
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Steel or aluminium frames
- Often preferred by conservation officers
- Steel or aluminium frame in black or grey
Things we check at survey
- Conservation officers may specify size and position
- Projection above the roof line is limited — usually as flush as possible
Planning, building control and Portadown
In Northern Ireland, roof alterations come under Class B of the 2015 order: a rooflight facing a road must not project more than 15 cm and must sit at least 0.5 m from the ridge, eaves, verge and party wall. A side-facing window within 15 m of a neighbouring boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Technical Booklet F1 (2022) asks for replacement windows and rooflights in existing homes to reach WER Band C or a U-value of 1.6 W/m²K, assessed in the vertical position. New dwellings must average 1.40 W/m²K across windows, roof windows and rooflights.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Conservation rooflights prices in Portadown
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Portadown, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large or electric conservation rooflight | £2,755 – £4,195 | £2,295 – £3,495 |
| Standard conservation rooflight Typical | £2,035 – £2,755 | £1,695 – £2,295 |
| Small conservation rooflight | £1,795 – £2,155 | £1,495 – £1,795 |
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.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Conservation rooflights near Portadown
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Questions about conservation rooflights in Portadown
Do they suit slate roofs?
Yes — flashings are made for slates and for plain tiles.
Will the council accept it?
We cannot promise an outcome, but a slim conservation profile fitted low in the roof is the type many conservation officers ask for.
Can they open?
Yes, most are top-hung or side-hung for ventilation and cleaning, with manual or electric operation.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Portadown?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you fit conservation rooflights in Portadown?
Yes. We survey and fit conservation rooflights in Portadown and across County Armagh. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
