Velux roof windows & LED loft lighting in Ireland (2026).
Good lighting transforms a dark roof void into a safe, usable storage room.
Here is how LED lighting, sockets and Velux skylights are safely installed in Irish attics.
Free, no obligation. One local attic flooring specialist prices your job, not five.
- €110–€17536W LED loft batten + switch
- €850–€1,450Velux roof window supplied & fitted
- 4000 LumensDaylight-white 120° beam spread
- No ScaffoldingFitted from inside the attic
2026 Irish Price & Specification Table
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Compare instant electrical lighting upgrades and natural roof windows for your floored attic.
| Job / Package | Typical 2026 Price | What Is Included |
|---|---|---|
| Raised loft boarding + Stira stairs package (15–25 m²) | €950 to €2,400 | Our most popular 1-day package: 270mm XL Loft Legs over 300mm mineral wool, 18mm P5 T&G chipboard deck, and insulated folding timber attic stairs. |
| Raised attic flooring on Loft Legs / XL Legs (supply & fit) | €55 to €85 a m² | Elevates the floor 175mm–300mm above ceiling joists so 300mm quilt insulation stays uncompressed and SEAI BER ratings are protected. |
| Structural timber counter-batten raised deck (175×44mm) | €70 to €105 a m² | Cross-battened C16 treated timber joists fixed perpendicular to ceiling ties for heavier storage loads and older cut-roof attics. |
| Standard T&G boarding directly onto deep joists | €42 to €62 a m² | Only suitable where ceiling joists are already 250–300mm deep or where rafter insulation is used instead of joist wool. |
| Stira-style insulated folding timber attic stairs (supplied & fitted) | €350 to €650 | EN 14975 3-section folding pine/beech ladder (150kg–160kg rating), insulated airtight trapdoor (U-value 0.55–0.85 W/m²K) and architrave. |
| Attic hatch enlargement, relocation or new opening | €180 to €340 | Trimming ceiling joists, fitting double timber trimmers, plasterboard making-good and draught-proof perimeter seals. |
| Heavy-duty concertina aluminium loft ladder (narrow landing) | €520 to €850 | Die-cast aluminium scissor ladder for tight box-room landings or high floor-to-ceiling heights up to 3.3m. |
| LED loft batten tube light + pull-cord/landing switch | €95 to €180 | 4ft or 5ft 18W–36W daylight LED vapour-proof batten wired to your upstairs lighting circuit. |
| Safety grab rail / timber hatch balustrade & eaves shelving | €140 to €320 | Perimeter handrail around the open hatch plus raised side-truss shelving bays. |
Technical Breakdown
Electrical & roof window specifications
4ft / 5ft 36W LED Batten Lights (€110–€175)
Old 60W bare incandescent bulbs cast shadows behind roof trusses and get dangerously hot if touched by boxes. Sealed IP20/IP65 4000K neutral-white LED battens screw to the ridge board, flood the entire bay with 4,000 lumens, and use 80% less electricity.
Switched from the hatch or landing
The switch is mounted either inside the hatch frame at eye level (so you can flick the light on as soon as you open the trapdoor) or with an illuminated pull-cord hanging beside the safety handrail.
Genuine Velux GGL / GGU Roof Windows (€850–€1,450)
Available in white maintenance-free polyurethane (GGU) or natural pine (GGL) in sizes MK04 (78×98cm) and PK06 (94×118cm). Includes external tile/slate flashing kit, BFX underfelt collar and trickle ventilation bar.
Do Velux windows in an attic need planning permission?
Rear-facing or side-facing Velux roof windows fitted flush with the roof slope are generally exempt from planning permission in Ireland. Front-facing rooflights on certain streetscapes may require a quick local council check.
Calculate your attic flooring & stairs cost
Two taps: pick your approximate loft area and whether you need raised boarding over insulation, a Stira stairs package, or both.
Your attic area × our 2026 Irish price guide
€1,480 to €2,320
20 m² at €55–€85/m² plus €380–€620 for the insulated folding attic stairs & draught-proof hatch.
- Raised Loft Legs keep 300mm mineral wool uncompressed so your BER rating and SEAI grant compliance are protected.
- All panels are 18mm P5 moisture-resistant tongue-and-groove loft chipboard fitted in 1 day.
How this estimate is worked out
Our calculator multiplies your floor area by 2026 Irish supply-and-fit rates: €55–€85/m² for raised loft boarding on 175mm–300mm Loft Legs over mineral wool, €70–€105/m² for structural counter-battened decks, plus €380–€650 where an EN 14975 insulated folding attic stairs is included.
Get a free quote for your attic floor & stairs
Four quick taps and your number. Your request goes to one local attic flooring & loft boarding specialist covering your county, who rings you back with a fixed written price.
Velux Roof Windows & LED Loft Lighting questions answered
How long does it take to fit a Velux window into an attic?
A single Velux roof window into a tiled or slated pitched roof takes 3 to 5 hours from start to finish, working entirely from inside your newly floored attic without exterior scaffolding.
Can you fit two LED batten lights in a larger detached attic?
Yes — for attics over 20 m² or L-shaped roofs, linking two 4ft LED battens in tandem costs €185–€260 all-in and eliminates every dark corner.
Can I get a double plug socket fitted in the attic for a Wi-Fi booster or TV amplifier?
Yes. Adding a surface-mounted twin 13A switched socket in the attic typically costs €95–€150 when done at the same time as your flooring and lighting.
Are battery or solar loft lights worth it?
Rechargeable LED strips dim quickly in cold winter attics. A permanent mains-wired 36W LED batten connected to your upstairs lighting circuit never needs charging and lasts 30,000+ hours.
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