How we approach pitched roof windows in Newtownards
Thinking about pitched roof windows in Newtownards? The short answer: centre-pivot and top-hung skylights for tiled and slate roofs. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Many Northern Irish homes have later flat-roofed kitchen extensions where an old dome can be swapped for glass. Typical uses for pitched roof windows include lofts, attic rooms, landings and vaulted ceilings.
Newtownards sits about 8 km from Bangor, County Down and 13 km from Castlereagh, and we cover the whole BT22 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Double or triple glazing
- Combination and stacked windows
- Integral blinds and shutters
- Manual, electric or solar-powered opening
- Flashings for tiles, slates or recessed fitting
- Fits between rafters in most roofs
- Usually fitted in a day
Things we check at survey
- Escape-window rules can apply to loft rooms
- Insulation collars and vapour control must be detailed
Consents for pitched roof windows in Newtownards
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. 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.
For homes in Northern Ireland, Technical Booklet F1 sets 1.6 W/m²K (or WER Band C) for replacement glazing including rooflights. Extensions follow a 25% glazing allowance in Technical Booklet F1.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Pitched roof windows prices in Newtownards
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Newtownards, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large top-hung or electric window | £2,155 – £3,355 | £1,795 – £2,795 |
| Standard centre-pivot window Typical | £1,435 – £2,155 | £1,195 – £1,795 |
| Small roof window | £1,075 – £1,555 | £895 – £1,295 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Newtownards, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
Do I need planning permission for a roof window?
Often not, under householder permitted development, provided it does not project too far above the roof plane and conditions are met. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation areas are different. Our planning guide covers each nation.
Can a roof window be fitted from inside?
In most cases, yes — only the tiles around the opening are lifted, and much of the work is done from inside the loft.
Will it need building regulations approval?
Fitting a new roof window usually involves cutting rafters and changing the thermal envelope, so building control approval (or, in England and Wales, a competent-person route) is normally needed. We tell you which applies.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Newtownards?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Newtownards free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
