What do loft conversion skylights in Keady involve?
Loft conversion skylights in Keady means roof windows planned for loft rooms — light, headroom and escape. We cover the BT60 district and the rest of County Armagh, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many Northern Irish homes have later flat-roofed kitchen extensions where an old dome can be swapped for glass. In Keady, as anywhere, loft conversion skylights are the usual choice for attic bedrooms, offices and en-suites.
Keady is around 30 km from Craigavon, and we survey and fit throughout that part of County Armagh, including the BT60 district.
Specification options
- Blackout and thermal blinds
- Balcony roof windows on some ranges
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Electric or solar opening
- Combination and stacked layouts
- Fits alongside dormers
- Blinds and blackout for bedrooms
Things we check at survey
- Rafter spacing affects window widths
- Front roof slopes can be restricted in conservation areas
Do you need permission in Keady?
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. Listed buildings also need listed building consent from the council.
Northern Ireland's energy rules assess rooflight U-values in the vertical position — unlike England and Wales — and expect 1.6 W/m²K or Band C for replacements. Extensions follow a 25% glazing allowance in Technical Booklet F1.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do loft conversion skylights cost in Keady?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Keady, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Electric top-hung escape window | £1,675 – £2,395 | £1,395 – £1,995 |
| Standard centre-pivot window Typical | £1,195 – £1,675 | £995 – £1,395 |
| Small window into open rafters | £955 – £1,315 | £795 – £1,095 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the BT60 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Keady, 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.
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Common questions
Will the loft be cold near the windows?
Correctly fitted insulation collars and linings keep the window surround warm and reduce condensation.
How many roof windows does a loft room need?
Enough to give good light — a common rule of thumb is glazing equal to roughly a tenth to a fifth of the floor area, adjusted for orientation and use. We advise at survey.
Top-hung or centre-pivot in a loft?
Top-hung gives a clearer view and often suits escape use; centre-pivot is easier to clean and suits higher positions.
Will I need planning permission in Keady?
Northern Ireland's householder permitted development allows rooflights within limits — no more than 15 cm projection on road-facing slopes and a 0.5 m margin from ridge, eaves and party walls.
Is the survey in Keady free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
