Skylight installation in Armagh: what is involved?
Thinking about skylight installation in Armagh? The short answer: survey, supply and fit — new openings, extensions and fit-only work. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Northern Ireland has a mix of terraces, bungalows and rural farmhouses, and rooflights are a common upgrade when extending. In Armagh, as anywhere, skylight installation is the usual choice for new extensions, new openings and fit-only jobs.
Neighbouring towns include Keady (11 km) and Portadown (17 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Choices for your Armagh project
- Fit only (customer-supplied units)
- Internal plaster reveal
- Electrics coordination
- Supply and fit
- New openings with joist trimming
- Fit-only for units you have bought
- New openings in existing roofs
Before you order: points to check
- Building Regulations approval (a building warrant in Scotland) may be needed
- Structural changes may need an engineer's check
Do you need permission in Armagh?
Northern Ireland's householder permitted development allows rooflights within limits — no more than 15 cm projection on road-facing slopes and a 0.5 m margin from ridge, eaves and party walls. 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.
Skylight installation prices in Armagh
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Armagh, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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.
Neighbouring towns
Other services in Armagh
Questions about skylight installation in Armagh
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new installations. Repair visits are charged.
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.
Will I need planning 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.
Is the survey in Armagh free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
