Dungannon at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BT70, BT71
- Population
- about 11,935 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Mid Ulster District Council
- Building approval
- Mid Ulster District Council building control
- Nearest main town
- Craigavon, about 16 miles
- Guide price region
- Northern Ireland (−12% on West Midlands rates)
What does a balcony or terrace in Dungannon need?
Door thresholds are a common reason for balcony work in Dungannon. Where a door was fitted with a low step-out and no drainage channel, water driven against the frame finds its way under the sill. Re-waterproofing gives the chance to rebuild that detail properly.
Dungannon's flat roofs are mostly on terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms, with plenty on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced too. Northern Ireland averages roughly 1,150 mm of rain a year, spread over many wet days, so a roof that sheds water quickly to clear outlets lasts far longer than one that holds puddles.
How much does balcony or terrace waterproofing cost in Dungannon?
At Northern Ireland guide rates, a 12 m² balcony in a liquid-applied system including scaffold comes to £1,650–£2,850 including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold | £1,650–£2,850 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,400–£2,450 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,650–£4,750 |
Do I need planning permission for a balcony or roof terrace?
For a new balcony or roof terrace, generally yes. In England, balconies and raised platforms are not permitted development for houses, so a planning application is normally needed, and the other nations have their own rules.
Re-waterproofing an existing, approved balcony that looks the same afterwards does not normally need planning. Building regulations are a separate question. A terrace over a heated room is a thermal element, so replacing most of it can bring insulation requirements and approval. Turning a flat roof into a terrace also raises structural questions, because people, furniture and paving add load, and it needs guarding, such as a balustrade, that meets the regulations. A structural engineer should confirm that the roof can carry the new use.
Listed buildings and conservation areas add another layer of control. Our building regulations page covers approvals, and our planning permission guide covers the planning side.
What's included?
- Written workmanship guarantee, with approvals handled where needed
- New liquid, GRP, single-ply or asphalt waterproofing
- Strip-out of the failed membrane and deck repairs
- Free survey of the deck, falls, outlets and door thresholds
Building control in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, Technical Booklet F1 sets roof insulation at 0.18 W/m²K when a roof over a heated room is renovated or newly built, where that's feasible. The district council's building control should be contacted before work starts, and we prepare the details it asks for. More on the rules.
Which nearby areas do we also cover?
- Cookstown · 10 mi
- Armagh · 11 mi
- Portadown · 14 mi
- Craigavon · 16 mi
- Magherafelt · 18 mi
- Banbridge · 22 mi
Balconies and roof terraces in Dungannon: questions
Do you cover Dungannon?
Yes. Dungannon is part of our County Tyrone coverage, including postcode districts BT70, BT71. Surveys and roofs are carried out by vetted roofing teams working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.
Who checks building regulations for a flat roof in Dungannon?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Mid Ulster District Council building control. We tell you at the survey whether your job needs it and deal with the paperwork as part of the quote.
How much does balcony or terrace waterproofing cost in Dungannon?
£1,650–£2,850 for a 12 m² balcony in a liquid-applied system including scaffold, at Northern Ireland guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
How long does balcony waterproofing last?
It depends on the system and how well it is protected. As indicative ranges, liquid-applied systems last 10–25+ years by product and mastic asphalt 30–60, with good maintenance.
Why is water coming through the ceiling below my balcony?
The usual causes are a failed door threshold, a blocked or poorly sealed outlet, or a fixing through the membrane. A survey, sometimes lifting paving, finds the source.