Roof lanterns in Magherafelt: what is involved?
Our roof lanterns service in Magherafelt covers hipped glass lanterns that lift the ceiling of orangeries and extensions. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Many Northern Irish homes have later flat-roofed kitchen extensions where an old dome can be swapped for glass. Roof lanterns suit rooms that need height as well as light.
Neighbouring towns include Cookstown (15 km) and Coalisland (24 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
What you can choose
- Rectangular, square or bespoke sizes
- Opening vents with electric control
- LED lighting in the plaster box
- Solar-control or self-cleaning glass
- Aluminium or uPVC systems
- Can include opening vents
- Double or triple glazed with solar-control options
What to check first
- Plaster-box depth affects how the lantern looks from below
- Needs a strong, level kerb or upstand
Planning and building rules for Magherafelt
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.
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.
What do roof lanterns cost in Magherafelt?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Magherafelt, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Magherafelt address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Magherafelt, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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.
Neighbouring towns
Related work in Magherafelt
Common questions
Aluminium or uPVC?
Aluminium gives slimmer bars and a longer life; uPVC costs less. We fit both.
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.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Magherafelt?
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Magherafelt?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
