Loft conversion skylights in Strabane: what is involved?
We handle loft conversion skylights across County Tyrone, including Strabane. In short: roof windows planned for loft rooms — light, headroom and escape. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Many Northern Irish homes have later flat-roofed kitchen extensions where an old dome can be swapped for glass. In Strabane, as anywhere, loft conversion skylights are the usual choice for attic bedrooms, offices and en-suites.
Strabane sits about 22 km from Derry/Londonderry and 27 km from Omagh, and we cover the whole BT82 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in Strabane
- Combination and stacked layouts
- Blackout and thermal blinds
- Electric or solar opening
- Balcony roof windows on some ranges
- Centre-pivot or top-hung
- Set out on the rafters before plastering
- Light planned around the room layout
Things we check at survey
- Rafter spacing affects window widths
- Escape-window requirements apply to some loft rooms
Consents for loft conversion skylights in Strabane
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Loft conversion skylights prices in Strabane
Guide prices for loft conversion skylights in Strabane are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the BT82 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Strabane, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Common questions
Can I add blinds later?
Yes — most manufacturers make blinds for each window size.
Will the loft be cold near the windows?
Correctly fitted insulation collars and linings keep the window surround warm and reduce condensation.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Strabane?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Strabane free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
