How we approach skylight blinds & solar control in Keady
We handle skylight blinds & solar control across County Armagh, including Keady. In short: electric blinds, blackout and solar-control upgrades for rooflights. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Bungalows are widespread in Northern Ireland, and sun tunnels or roof windows are an easy way to brighten internal hallways. Skylight blinds & solar control suit bedrooms, nurseries and south-facing kitchens.
Keady is around 30 km from Craigavon, and we survey and fit throughout that part of County Armagh, including the BT60 district.
Choices for your Keady project
- Solar-control glass replacement
- Integral blinds within the glass
- Blackout blinds
- Insect screens on opening units
- Electric pleated or roller blinds
- Retrofit to most rooflights
- Glare control over workspaces
Before you order: points to check
- Cord safety rules apply to blinds in homes with children
- Integral blinds are specified with a new glass unit
Do you need permission in Keady?
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. 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. New dwellings must average 1.40 W/m²K across windows, roof windows and rooflights.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Keady
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the BT60 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Keady, 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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Skylight blinds & solar control in Keady: questions
Can you fit a blind to my existing rooflight?
Usually, yes — if there is enough depth in the reveal for the cassette and rails. We measure first.
Do blinds work on roof lanterns?
Lantern blinds exist but are complex; solar-control glass is often the better answer.
Can I get full blackout?
Blackout fabrics in side channels give near-total darkness.
Can you work alongside my builder in Keady?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Is the survey in Keady free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
