How we approach skylight installation in Newtownabbey
For Newtownabbey homes and buildings we offer skylight installation: survey, supply and fit — new openings, extensions and fit-only work. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Bungalows are widespread in Northern Ireland, and sun tunnels or roof windows are an easy way to brighten internal hallways. Think of skylight installation for builders' projects and retrofits into finished roofs.
Newtownabbey sits about 7 km from Belfast and 9 km from Carrickfergus, and we cover the whole BT36 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Supply and fit
- New openings with joist trimming
- Upstands and flashings
- Internal plaster reveal
- Electrics coordination
- New openings in existing roofs
- Fixed price in writing before work
Before you order: points to check
- Building Regulations approval (a building warrant in Scotland) may be needed
- Fit-only work relies on the product being suitable and complete
Planning, building control and Newtownabbey
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.
Northern Ireland's energy rules assess rooflight U-values in the vertical position — unlike England and Wales — and expect 1.6 W/m²K or Band C for replacements. Extensions follow a 25% glazing allowance in Technical Booklet F1.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What does skylight installation cost in Newtownabbey?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| New opening in an existing roof, supply and fit | £2,395 – £5,395 | £1,995 – £4,495 |
| Supply and fit into a new extension Typical | £1,435 – £3,595 | £1,195 – £2,995 |
| Fit only, customer-supplied unit | £595 – £1,195 | £495 – £995 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Newtownabbey address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Skylight installation in Newtownabbey: questions
How long does installation take?
Fitting into a prepared upstand takes about a day. A new opening in an existing roof, including making good, often takes two to three days.
Do you fit rooflights bought elsewhere?
Yes. We check the product and the opening first, and our workmanship terms cover the fitting rather than the product.
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new installations. Repair visits are charged.
Is the survey in Newtownabbey free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you offer skylight installation in Newtownabbey?
Yes. We carry out skylight installation in Newtownabbey and across County Antrim. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
