What do roof lanterns in Armagh involve?
We handle roof lanterns across County Armagh, including Armagh. In short: hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. 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 Armagh, as anywhere, roof lanterns are the usual choice for orangeries, kitchen-diners and single-storey extensions.
Armagh sits about 11 km from Keady and 17 km from Portadown, and we cover the whole BT60 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Armagh project
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Internal and external colours
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Opening vents with electric control
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Classic look that suits period and modern homes
- Adds visual height to a single-storey room
What to check first
- Some designs project above the roof enough to affect planning on certain houses
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
Consents for roof lanterns in Armagh
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Armagh
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large or bespoke aluminium lantern | £5,995 – £10,795 | £4,995 – £8,995 |
| Mid-size aluminium lantern (2 × 3 m) Typical | £3,955 – £5,995 | £3,295 – £4,995 |
| Small lantern (1 × 2 m) | £2,995 – £3,955 | £2,495 – £3,295 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Armagh address.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Roof lanterns in Armagh: questions
Can a lantern go on an existing extension?
Yes, if the flat roof structure can be opened up and trimmed. We check joists and the roof build-up at survey.
Do they leak?
Modern lanterns are sealed systems. Leaks usually trace back to the kerb or roof membrane detail, which we form and check ourselves.
Roof lantern or flat rooflight?
A lantern adds height and sky from all sides; a flat rooflight is lower-profile and cleaner from outside. Our guide compares them in detail.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Armagh?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Armagh?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
