What do skylight blinds & solar control in Dungannon involve?
Skylight blinds & solar control in Dungannon means electric blinds, blackout and solar-control upgrades for rooflights. We cover the BT70 district and the rest of County Tyrone, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Northern Ireland has a mix of terraces, bungalows and rural farmhouses, and rooflights are a common upgrade when extending. Think of skylight blinds & solar control for bedrooms, nurseries and south-facing kitchens.
Dungannon sits about 6 km from Coalisland and 16 km from Cookstown, and we cover the whole BT70 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Integral blinds within the glass
- Blackout blinds
- Solar-powered remote blinds
- Solar-control glass replacement
- Insect screens on opening units
- Integral blinds never need dusting
- Cuts summer heat gain
What to check first
- Electric blinds need a power supply or solar panel
- Retrofit blinds depend on reveal depth and access
Planning, building control and Dungannon
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.
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do skylight blinds & solar control cost in Dungannon?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Dungannon, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the BT70 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about skylight blinds & solar control in Dungannon
Do blinds work on roof lanterns?
Lantern blinds exist but are complex; solar-control glass is often the better answer.
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.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Dungannon?
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 Dungannon?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
