Northern Ireland

Glass & glazing in County Londonderry

From misted units and broken panes to bifold doors and office partitions, our glaziers cover homes and businesses throughout County Londonderry.

5 towns covered
Postcode areas BT
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Free survey for new glazingMeasured on site before anything is made
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Every glazing jobGlass, windows, doors and commercial
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Glazing services in County Londonderry

Glass & repairs

Windows & doors

Architectural glass

Commercial

Towns we cover in County Londonderry

Rules and planning in County Londonderry

Listed buildings in Northern Ireland need listed building consent for most changes to historic windows.

Technical Booklet V covers safety glazing in Northern Ireland, including glass in and around doors and low-level glazing where people could walk into it.

In Northern Ireland, replacing windows and doors in an existing home does not usually need a building control application, but the work must still meet the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland), including the energy and safety glazing requirements. Other buildings, new openings and structural changes can need approval, so check with the council's building control if you are unsure. Replacing only the glass in an existing frame is a repair.

County Londonderry has its own coastline, so for homes and businesses near the sea, salt air and wind-driven rain are part of the brief.

Ways we can help in County Londonderry

Sliding Doors in County Londonderry

Sliding doors can have a raised sill for weather resistance or a low, flush track for near level access between floor and patio. Flush tracks need good drainage outside and some shelter, and on exposed elevations a slightly raised threshold usually keeps water out more reliably.

Shopfront Glazing in County Londonderry

If the building is listed, alterations to the shopfront need listed building consent as well as any planning permission. Many councils also publish shopfront design guides for conservation areas and high streets, which can set expectations on materials, proportions and the treatment of signs.

Secondary Glazing in County Londonderry

The price of secondary glazing depends on the size and number of windows, the opening style, the glass specification, any shaped or arched heads, reveal depth and condition, and access. Acoustic laminated glass and shaped frames cost more than standard clear glass in rectangular frames.

Frameless Glass in County Londonderry

Fixed glass screens are held in slim channels or clamps at the floor, walls and ceiling, and the head fixing needs something solid to bite into. Walls and ceilings are rarely perfectly square, so templating records the true shape and the glass is made to follow it, keeping gaps even.

Glazing in County Londonderry: questions

Who will actually do the work?

Work is carried out by glaziers working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is the company your contract is with. Your quote names the company, the specification and the guarantee terms.

How long does a job take?

Glass is made to measure, so there is usually a lead time between survey and fitting. Fitting a sealed unit is normally quick; new windows, doors and architectural glass take longer. Your quote gives the expected lead time and how long the fitting will take on site.

Do I need building regulations approval?

Replacing just the glass in an existing frame is usually treated as a repair. Replacing whole windows or glazed external doors is building work, and the rules on notification differ between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Your quote explains what applies and how it will be handled.

Do you only replace glass, or whole windows too?

Both. Many problems, such as a cracked pane, a misted sealed unit or a broken hinge, can be fixed without replacing the frame. When a frame is rotten, warped or past repair, we quote for new uPVC, aluminium or timber-effect windows and doors instead, and we say which option makes more sense for your property.

Which towns in County Londonderry do you cover?

We cover the whole of County Londonderry, including Derry~Londonderry, Coleraine, Limavady, Magherafelt and Portstewart, across postcode areas BT. Enter your postcode on the quote form and we will confirm cover and arrange a free survey.

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