Skylight blinds & solar control in Armagh: what is involved?
Skylight blinds & solar control in Armagh means electric blinds, blackout and solar-control upgrades for rooflights. We cover the BT60 district and the rest of County Armagh, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Bungalows are widespread in Northern Ireland, and sun tunnels or roof windows are an easy way to brighten internal hallways. Typical uses for skylight blinds & solar control include rooflights that let in glare, heat or early light.
Jobs in Armagh are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Specification options
- Insect screens on opening units
- Electric pleated or roller blinds
- Solar-powered remote blinds
- Integral blinds within the glass
- Blackout blinds
- Electric or solar-powered operation
- Cuts summer heat gain
Before you order: points to check
- Electric blinds need a power supply or solar panel
- Retrofit blinds depend on reveal depth and access
Do you need permission in Armagh?
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.
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.
Guide prices for Armagh
Guide prices for skylight blinds & solar control in Armagh 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Integral blind in a new glass unit | £715 – £1,435 | £595 – £1,195 |
| Electric or solar blind Typical | £595 – £1,075 | £495 – £895 |
| Manual pleated or blackout blind | £355 – £595 | £295 – £495 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the BT60 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Armagh, 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
More we do in Armagh
Common questions
Are electric blinds worth it?
For high rooflights you cannot reach, yes. Solar-powered models avoid new wiring.
Will a blind stop a rooflight getting hot?
An internal blind helps with glare but some heat still gets in behind it. Solar-control glass or an external shade does more for heat.
Do blinds work on roof lanterns?
Lantern blinds exist but are complex; solar-control glass is often the better answer.
How do I book a survey in Armagh?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Armagh free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
