Conservation rooflights in Limavady: what is involved?
Thinking about conservation rooflights in Limavady? The short answer: slim, low-profile steel-look rooflights for period and listed roofs. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we 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.
Limavady is around 24 km from Derry/Londonderry, and we survey and fit throughout that part of County Londonderry, including the BT49 district.
Specification options
- Manual or electric opening
- Blinds
- Central vertical glazing bar
- Flashings for slate or plain tile
- Toughened or laminated double glazing
- Traditional slim profile, sits low in the roof
- Optional central glazing bar
Things we check at survey
- Listed building consent is needed for listed buildings
- Lead or matching flashings may be required
Do you need permission in Limavady?
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.
For homes in Northern Ireland, Technical Booklet F1 sets 1.6 W/m²K (or WER Band C) for replacement glazing including rooflights. Extensions follow a 25% glazing allowance in Technical Booklet F1.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Conservation rooflights prices in Limavady
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Limavady, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Conservation rooflights in Limavady: questions
Do they suit slate roofs?
Yes — flashings are made for slates and for plain tiles.
Do I need consent for a conservation rooflight?
On a listed building you need listed building consent. In a conservation area, check with the council — many areas have Article 4 directions affecting roof alterations.
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.
Is the survey in Limavady free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Limavady?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
