How we approach sliding rooflights in Strabane
Our sliding rooflights service in Strabane 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.
Conservation areas and listed buildings in Northern Ireland are excluded from householder permitted development, so we check before quoting. Sliding rooflights suit walk-out access where a hatch would feel cramped.
From Strabane to Derry/Londonderry, Omagh and Limavady, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Options we can specify in Strabane
- Rain sensor
- Anthracite, black or RAL frames
- Electric drive with safety edge
- Integrated balustrade on some ranges
- Box (glazed sides) or flat sliding lid
- Lockable from inside
- Replaces a dormer or stair enclosure on some roofs
Before you order: points to check
- The stair opening and headroom must meet Building Regulations
- Needs space on the roof for the lid to slide clear
Do you need permission in Strabane?
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. A side-facing window within 15 m of a neighbouring boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do sliding rooflights cost in Strabane?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
The process, step by step
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Sliding rooflights in Strabane: 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 I need to be at home for the survey in Strabane?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you fit sliding rooflights in Strabane?
Yes. We survey and fit sliding rooflights in Strabane and across County Tyrone. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
