VELUX and Other Roof Window Fitting in Netherfield
Terraced and inter-war houses in Netherfield often have loft spaces that go unused or have been converted with only a small dormer or none at all. A roof window is a modest way of bringing light into a roof room without altering the front of the house.
Evans Roofing Services is an independent contractor and is not VELUX-approved. We supply and fit roof windows, VELUX and other makes, and we also fit rooflights for flat roofs. A well-chosen window can also help ventilate a loft that has been closed up for years.
What goes into fitting a roof window
The opening is formed by cutting into the roof, trimming rafters and building a sound frame. The window is then flashed to suit your roof covering, so that water runs around it instead of in.
On a terrace, the position matters because of party walls on each side, and the available width between the rafters affects which sizes are possible. Roof windows in a loft space also need to work with any existing insulation, since squeezing it out around the frame leaves a cold spot.
- New roof windows in suitable pitched roofs
- Replacement of older or leaking units
- Flashing kits matched to the covering
- Rooflights for flat extension roofs
- Loft and attic window installation
- Checks on window surrounds
Permissions and planning the work
Adding a window or converting a loft may need building regulations approval, and sometimes planning permission, so check with your local council. If your house is part of a terrace, it is sensible to check this before ordering anything. Not every roof is suitable, because the rafter spacing, pitch and covering all affect what can be fitted, and we say so if a window is not a good idea.
To discuss a window, call or WhatsApp Evans Roofing with photos of the roof slope and the loft inside, and we will talk through the options and give you a quote.
VELUX Roof Windows: examples
Illustrative images of the systems and repairs involved. See the full gallery.
Other roofing work in Netherfield
VELUX Roof Windows near Netherfield
VELUX Roof Windows in Netherfield: common questions
Are you VELUX-approved installers?
No. We are an independent contractor, and we supply and fit VELUX windows as well as other makes. We do not claim any manufacturer approval.
Why does my roof window leak around the frame?
The flashing, the surrounding tiles or the way the unit was fitted are often at fault, and the glass itself rarely is. Looking at those details usually finds the cause. If a leak is traced to the surround, repairing the flashing is often enough to cure it.
VELUX Roof Windows quote in Netherfield
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