If the room under your lantern overheats in summer or glares, the glass is usually the problem, not the frame. Send photos from Magherafelt (BT45) and we'll tell you which it is — with the price agreed in writing before any work.
What you might be seeing
- The room is noticeably hotter than the rest of the house in summer
- Furniture or flooring fading under the lantern
- Clear, uncoated glass in an older lantern
Common causes we find
Clear or standard Low-E glass
Standard units let a lot of solar heat through; solar control coatings reflect more of it.
No ventilation
A lantern without opening vents traps warm air at ceiling level.
Covering Magherafelt and nearby
Western and upland parts of the UK get more rain and more wind-driven rain than the east, and that's what finds weak cappings and blocked eaves first. Lanterns here benefit from a check of the bars on the most exposed face and a clear eaves channel before winter.
Magherafelt is around 33 miles from Derry~Londonderry, and both are within our County Londonderry coverage.
If you're just outside Magherafelt, we also cover Cookstown (9 miles), Ballymena (15 miles), Antrim (17 miles).
How much should it cost?
Most solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades jobs come in between £345 and £895 ex VAT (£414–£1,074 including VAT), per glass unit. Towers or scaffold, where needed, are priced into the quote. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts.
Do you need permission in Northern Ireland?
In Northern Ireland, like-for-like repairs to a roof lantern don't usually involve building control. A full replacement or a bigger opening is controlled under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, so we set out the route in writing first. Listed buildings in Northern Ireland need listed building consent from the council for alterations; check with the council's planning service before changing a lantern on a listed property.
How does it work?
- Send photosWhatsApp or upload a few photos and tell us when it leaks.
- Guide priceWe reply with a guide price and whether a visit is needed.
- Fixed price in writingYou approve the price and the date before anything starts.
- Repair and testWe fix what's failed, water-test where it matters, and send photos.
Solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Magherafelt: questions
How do I get a price for solar control and self-cleaning glass upgrades in Magherafelt?
Send a few photos of the lantern and the problem, with your Magherafelt postcode. We'll reply with a guide price and tell you whether a visit is needed before we can fix the price.
Which places near Magherafelt do you cover?
As well as Magherafelt, we cover nearby Cookstown, Ballymena, Antrim, Dungannon and the rest of County Londonderry.
How much does it cost to upgrade lantern glass?
Usually £345–£895 ex VAT per unit depending on size and specification, confirmed in writing before work starts.
Can you add a film instead?
Films are cheaper but can affect the unit's warranty and may not suit sloped double glazing. We'd rather replace the unit properly.
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