Sliding rooflights for Omagh: the essentials
Our sliding rooflights service in Omagh covers box rooflights whose glass lid slides back for walk-out roof access. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Northern Ireland has a mix of terraces, bungalows and rural farmhouses, and rooflights are a common upgrade when extending. Sliding rooflights suit staircases that rise to a roof terrace.
We cover all of Omagh and the BT78 district, and nearby Strabane and Enniskillen.
Specification options
- Rain sensor
- Double or triple glazing
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Glazed box sides keep the headroom open
- Lockable from inside
Things we check at survey
- The stair opening and headroom must meet Building Regulations
- Electric units need a dedicated supply and commissioning
Consents for sliding rooflights in Omagh
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.
Guide prices for Omagh
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Omagh, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Sliding rooflights in Omagh: questions
What if it is raining?
Fitted with a rain sensor, an electric unit closes automatically. Most also have a manual override for power cuts.
Does it need planning permission?
A box unit that projects above the roof plane can need planning permission, especially on the front of a house or in a conservation area. We check before you order.
Is it lockable?
Yes. Units lock from inside and the drive holds the lid closed.
Do you fit sliding rooflights in Omagh?
Yes. We survey and fit sliding rooflights in Omagh and across County Tyrone. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Omagh?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
