VELUX Window Installation in Bristol
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Roof Windows and Skylights Fitted Properly
A roof window can transform a dark loft, landing or extension. It brings in far more daylight than a wall window of the same size, and it can add fresh air and a sense of space to rooms under the roof.
We fit VELUX windows in Bristol and other quality roof windows in pitched tiled and slate roofs. We cut the opening, trim the rafters properly, fit the window with the correct flashing kit for your roof covering and make good the tiles or slates around it. We also replace old roof windows, renew worn flashing kits and fix leaking skylights.
You get a clear written quote, covering the window, the fitting and any internal finishing, before work starts.
Roof Window Jobs We Do
Whether you want a new window or need an old one sorted, we can help:
- New roof windows for lofts, landings and bathrooms
- Replacement of old or failing roof windows
- Leaking skylights and roof windows repaired
- New flashing kits for tiled and slate roofs
- Sun tunnels for dark rooms and hallways
- Roof windows for loft conversions
Loft rooms are popular across Bristol, from the Victorian terraces of Bishopston, Southville and Easton to family homes in Henleaze and Horfield. A well placed roof window can make a loft feel like a proper room.
Most leaks around roof windows come from worn or badly fitted flashing, not the window itself. Replacing the flashing kit, and checking the lead and tiles around it, usually solves the problem.
Expert Advice
Choosing a Roof Window
Roof windows come in centre-pivot, top-hung and conservation styles, with options for blinds, electric opening and better glazing. Centre-pivot windows suit most lofts and are easy to clean from inside. Top-hung windows give clearer views and can act as escape windows where building regulations require one. Conservation roof windows sit low in the roof and suit period homes and conservation areas.
Flashing Kits
Every roof window needs the correct flashing kit for the roof covering, whether profiled tiles, plain tiles or slate. Most leaks around roof windows come from the wrong kit, poor installation or worn seals rather than the window itself.
Building Regulations
New roof windows usually need to meet building regulations for structure, thermal performance and, in loft rooms, fire escape. Cutting rafters needs proper trimming to support the roof.
Planning and Roof Windows
Roof windows are often allowed without planning permission, but there are exceptions. We check before any work starts.
- Most homes: roof windows on the rear slope are usually fine under permitted development.
- Front slopes: windows facing the road may have extra rules, so it is worth checking.
- Conservation areas: parts of Clifton, Redland and other areas have tighter rules on roof windows.
- Listed buildings: consent is almost always needed, so we talk it through first.
Roof Windows Across Bristol
We fit and repair roof windows across the city, including Clifton, Redland, Bedminster, Kingswood, Fishponds and Brislington.
Planning a new roof? That is the cheapest time to add roof windows, because the tiles are already off. If your existing skylight is leaking, see our roof leak repair page.
Roof windows are part of our residential roofing services and one of the roofing systems we install.
VELUX Window Reviews From Bristol and Bath Customers
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Reviews from customers who have had roof window work carried out across Bristol and Bath will appear here as jobs are completed. If we have worked on your roof, we would love to hear how it went.
VELUX Window FAQs
Do I need planning permission for a roof window?
Often not, especially on the rear slope. Front slopes, conservation areas and listed buildings can have extra rules, so we check before work starts.
How long does it take to fit a roof window?
A single roof window can usually be fitted in a day, with internal finishing taking a little longer depending on the room.
Why is my skylight leaking?
Most leaks come from worn or badly fitted flashing, failed seals or blocked drainage around the window. Replacing the flashing kit often fixes it.
Can you replace an old roof window with a new one?
Yes. Replacement windows can often be fitted into the same opening with a new flashing kit, which keeps disruption to a minimum.
How much does a roof window cost to fit?
It depends on the size and type of window, the roof covering and the internal finish.
How far can a roof window stick out without planning permission?
Planning Portal guidance says new roof lights are normally allowed without planning permission if they project no more than 150mm from the roof slope and are no higher than the highest part of the roof.
What are the rules for side-facing roof windows?
Roof windows on a side-facing slope must be obscure glazed and either fixed shut or set more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room to stay within permitted development.
Why Choose Us for Roof Windows
A roof window is only as watertight as its flashing. We fit the right kit for your roof and take care over the tiles or slates around it, so you get the light without the leaks.
- Correct flashing kit for your roof type
- Rafters trimmed and supported properly
- Tiles and slates made good around the window
- Clear written quotes before work starts