- Guide price
- £1,250–£2,350
- Survey
- Free for new and replacement roofs
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Coverage
- England, Wales, Scotland, NI
County Antrim at a glance
- Largest towns
- Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Ballymena
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Building control
- Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and 1 other council
- Neighbouring areas
- Belfast · County Down · County Armagh · County Londonderry
- Guide price region
- Northern Ireland (−12% on West Midlands rates)
How much does a new dormer roof cost in County Antrim?
Guide prices including VAT at Northern Ireland rates. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Dormer (8 m²), GRP, scaffold | £1,250–£2,350 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,400–£2,450 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,650–£4,750 |
Which flat roofs are common in County Antrim?
Flat roofs in County Antrim sit on 1930s semis with flat-roofed garages and kitchen extensions, low-rise post-war blocks of flats and 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches. 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. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building control in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, renovating or replacing a roof over a heated room usually means meeting Technical Booklet F1, and building control should be contacted before work starts. Technical Booklet F1 sets roof insulation at 0.18 W/m²K when a roof over a heated room is renovated or newly built, where feasible. In County Antrim the application goes to Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and 1 other council. More on the rules.
How long does a dormer roof replacement take?
The roofing itself typically takes one to three days, with scaffold going up before and coming down after. Allow a few extra days overall for the scaffold.
The room under the dormer stays usable, though it will be noisy during the strip-out, and dust can fall through gaps around the ceiling. Moving furniture away from the window helps. Scaffold usually needs space on the drive or garden, and sometimes a pavement licence. GRP has a strong smell while it cures, so keep the dormer windows shut on the day it is laid.
Which towns in County Antrim do we cover?
Dormer roofs in County Antrim: questions
Which towns in County Antrim do you cover?
All of County Antrim. The main towns have their own pages below, and if yours isn't listed we still cover it: send your postcode and we'll confirm.
How much does a new dormer roof cost in County Antrim?
£1,250–£2,350 for an 8 m² GRP dormer roof including scaffold, at Northern Ireland guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Which postcode areas do you cover in County Antrim?
All of County Antrim, including the BT postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.
Can a dormer roof be replaced without scaffold?
Rarely. A tower or full scaffold is usually needed to give a safe working platform and edge protection at that height.
Can you replace the lead on my dormer at the same time?
Yes, where lead forms part of the dormer abutment or cheek flashings, we include renewing it in the roof job.
Will insulating my dormer roof make it higher?
Yes, by the insulation thickness. We plan the build-up so the new roof still sits correctly under the main roof tiles at the back edge.
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