What do hinged roof access rooflights in Lurgan involve?
Our hinged roof access rooflights service in Lurgan covers hinged glazed hatches over a stair or ladder for roof terrace access. 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. In Lurgan, as anywhere, hinged roof access rooflights are the usual choice for occasional roof access that also lights the stair.
Lurgan is around 4 km from Craigavon, and we survey and fit throughout that part of County Armagh, including the BT66 district.
Specification options
- Double or triple glazing
- Hinge side to suit the stair
- Rain sensor on electric versions
- Grab rail or handle inside
- Frame colour options
- Insulated frame and double or triple glazing
- Lockable from inside
Things we check at survey
- Roof edges people reach may need guarding
- Electric versions need a supply and a safety check
Consents for hinged roof access rooflights in 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. New dwellings must average 1.40 W/m²K across windows, roof windows and rooflights.
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Hinged roof access rooflights prices in Lurgan
Guide prices for hinged roof access rooflights in Lurgan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Large electric access hatch | £5,395 – £7,795 | £4,495 – £6,495 |
| Gas-strut hatch with grab handle Typical | £3,955 – £5,395 | £3,295 – £4,495 |
| Compact manual hatch | £3,595 – £4,195 | £2,995 – £3,495 |
What happens next
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Hinged roof access rooflights in Lurgan: questions
Can it be opened from the roof?
Many units have an external handle or key for opening from outside. If you need that, tell us at survey.
Does it let in as much light as a normal rooflight?
Yes — closed, it is a glazed rooflight. The frame is slightly deeper to carry the hinge and seals.
Can it replace an old loft hatch?
Where there is a flat roof above, yes. On a pitched roof, an access roof window is the equivalent.
Do you fit hinged roof access rooflights in Lurgan?
Yes. We survey and fit hinged roof access rooflights in Lurgan and across County Armagh. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Lurgan?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
