Sliding rooflights for Keady: the essentials
We handle sliding rooflights across County Armagh, including Keady. In short: box rooflights whose glass lid slides back for walk-out roof access. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Northern Ireland has a mix of terraces, bungalows and rural farmhouses, and rooflights are a common upgrade when extending. Sliding rooflights suit walk-out access where a hatch would feel cramped.
Keady is around 30 km from Craigavon, and we survey and fit throughout that part of County Armagh, including the BT60 district.
Specification options
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Rain sensor
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Full-width, walk-out access to a roof terrace
- Replaces a dormer or stair enclosure on some roofs
Things we check at survey
- Weight and point loads need a structural check
- The stair opening and headroom must meet Building Regulations
Consents for sliding rooflights in Keady
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. 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.
What do sliding rooflights cost in Keady?
Guide prices for sliding rooflights in Keady 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Large box slider with electric drive | £11,995 – £20,395 | £9,995 – £16,995 |
| Standard box slider Typical | £8,995 – £13,195 | £7,495 – £10,995 |
| Flat sliding lid | £7,195 – £9,595 | £5,995 – £7,995 |
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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
Is a sliding rooflight better than an access hatch?
For daily use, usually yes — you walk out under open sky instead of climbing through a hinged hatch. A hatch costs less and suits occasional access.
What if it is raining?
Fitted with a rain sensor, an electric unit closes automatically. Most also have a manual override for power cuts.
Can children open it?
Controls can be key-switched or placed out of reach. We will set the controls up to suit the household.
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.
How do I book a survey in Keady?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
