Frameless structural rooflights for Lurgan: the essentials
Frameless structural rooflights in Lurgan means minimal glass rooflights with no visible frame from inside. We cover the BT66 district and the rest of County Armagh, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Northern Ireland has a mix of terraces, bungalows and rural farmhouses, and rooflights are a common upgrade when extending. Frameless structural rooflights suit architect-led extensions and long slots of light over islands or along party walls.
Neighbouring towns include Craigavon (4 km) and Portadown (9 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Triple glazing
- Butt-jointed runs for long openings
- Shadow-gap or plastered reveal
- Low-iron extra-clear glass
- Solar-control coatings
- Nothing but glass visible from inside
- Can run along party walls and side returns
Things we check at survey
- Large panes need lifting gear and access planning
- Tolerances are tight — the opening must be built square and to size
Planning, building control and Lurgan
Most rooflights on houses in Northern Ireland are permitted development under Class B, but not in a conservation area or on a listed building's curtilage. 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. Extensions follow a 25% glazing allowance in Technical Booklet F1.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Lurgan
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Long-format or jointed run | £6,595 – £11,995 | £5,495 – £9,995 |
| Large single pane Typical | £4,795 – £7,195 | £3,995 – £5,995 |
| Standard frameless unit | £3,595 – £4,795 | £2,995 – £3,995 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the BT66 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Lurgan, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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.
Frameless structural rooflights near Lurgan
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Questions about frameless structural rooflights in Lurgan
How is it lifted onto the roof?
Larger panes go up with a vacuum lifter, a hoist or a crane. We plan access at survey.
Can a frameless rooflight be walked on?
Only if it is specified as a walk-on unit. Most frameless rooflights are for light only.
Is frameless glass as strong as a framed rooflight?
Yes — it is structural glass designed for the job. The support is hidden rather than missing.
Is the survey in Lurgan free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Lurgan?
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.
