Velux and roof window installation, replacement and flashing repair across Beverley and the East Riding. Loft conversion windows, replacement of failed units, conservation area roof lights. All installation includes new lead flashing. Free quotes. Call 0148 290 8437.
Velux and roof window installation in Beverley costs £350 to £1,100 supplied and fitted, or £200 to £450 to replace failed flashing on an existing unit. We specify lead-dressed flashing rather than aluminium, doubling service life to 25 to 30 years. Call 0148 290 8437 for a free quote.
Supply and installation of all major roof window brands on all Beverley roof types, including conservation area alternatives.
Velux roof windows in all sizes — GGL, GPL, GHL and GGU series. Fully flashed with Velux's own EDW or EDJ flashing kit. Installation includes structural aperture preparation and internal lining.
Get a quote →Failed or obsolete roof windows replaced like-for-like or upgraded to current Velux or Fakro product. Flashing replaced at same time — never reused.
Get a quote →Flat conservation-style roof lights for Beverley properties within the conservation area where projecting windows are restricted. Flush-fitting, sympathetic appearance.
Get a quote →Leaking roof windows are almost always a flashing failure, not a window failure. We repair or replace lead flashings around existing windows without replacing the unit.
Get a quote →Velux sun tunnels for internal rooms without roof access — bathrooms, landings, hallways. Natural daylight without a full structural opening.
Get a quote →All new installations include correct structural trimming of rafters, headboard and sill — not just an oversized hole. Building Regulations compliance throughout.
Get a quote →We measure the roof pitch, rafter spacing and proposed location. Check planning constraints for your property. Specify correct window size and flashing type.
Where planning or conservation area constraints apply, we advise on the correct product and can support any consent application required.
Structural trimming, window fitting, lead flashing dressed and sealed. Typically one day for a single window.
Reveals lined, vapour control layer fitted. We leave the aperture ready for plastering — or plaster if required.
"Two new Velux windows for the loft conversion — structural openings prepared correctly, flashings done in lead, internal reveals lined. Clean, competent team and the loft is properly lit now."
"Existing roof window had been dripping for two winters. Previous roofer replaced the window unit — leak came back. These correctly identified the flashing failure and replaced the lead. Problem solved in one visit."
"Conservation area property — they specified the correct flat roof light without any prompting. Planning officer approved it first time. Great knowledge of the local constraints."
Loft conversions and roof window installations in Beverley require careful consideration of the property era and conservation area status. Modern properties and post-war semis on the Grovehill and Molescroft estates can typically accommodate standard projecting Velux units without any planning restriction. Properties within the conservation area — particularly those on the streets visible from the Minster — may require flat conservation roof lights rather than projecting units to comply with planning guidance.
The most common roof window call we receive in Beverley is not installation but leak repair — existing roof windows where the original lead flashing has failed, typically on properties from the 1980s and 90s where builder-grade flashing kits have reached end of life. The window itself is usually sound; the flashing is the issue. We replace these in a single visit without disturbing the window unit.
Properties within Beverley's conservation area boundaries are subject to specific design guidance on roof alterations. As a general principle, new roof openings that face a public highway or are highly visible from public vantage points may require planning consent or be restricted to conservation-style flat roof lights. We check the specific planning position for your property before specifying any installation and will advise on the correct product to use.
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Beyond standard roof windows set in the slope, we form and re-roof dormer windows — the projecting structures that add full headroom and floor space to a loft. Dormer work involves structural opening, weathering and often lead or GRP to the cheeks and top, and it is commonly part of a loft conversion. On Beverley's steep-pitched Victorian and Edwardian property dormers work particularly well; on shallow post-war roofs they need more careful design.
Within Beverley's conservation area, a projecting roof window on a slope fronting a highway will usually be refused, but a flush-fitting conservation roof light — sitting in the plane of the tiles with a slim black frame and central glazing bar — is often acceptable on the appropriate slope. We supply and fit conservation-pattern roof lights matched to what the conservation officer will accept.
Where a roof window serves a habitable loft room, building regulations require at least one to meet escape criteria — a clear openable area of 0.33 square metres, minimum 450mm each way, with the opening between 800mm and 1,100mm above the floor. Standard centre-pivot units do not always satisfy this, so we specify a compliant escape unit where the room needs one rather than leaving it to fail building control sign-off.
All prices are indicative. Every job gets a free, itemised quote before any work begins.
Most roof window installations in Beverley are permitted development and don't require a planning application. However, properties within the conservation area, listed buildings, and some houses in Article 4 direction areas may require consent before installation. We check the specific planning position for your property before quoting.
The vast majority of roof window leaks in Beverley are caused by failed lead flashing rather than a failure of the window unit itself. The builder-grade aluminium flashing kits used in the 1980s and 90s have a lifespan of 15–20 years. We inspect and can usually confirm this diagnosis from ground level before arranging access.
A standard Velux window projects above the roof plane when open. A conservation roof light sits flush with the roof surface and has a slim, low-profile frame that's less visible from street level. Conservation area planning guidance in Beverley often requires the flush-fitting type on principal elevations.
A single window installation — including structural trimming, window fitting, lead flashing and internal lining — typically takes one day. Two windows in the same roof slope can usually be done in the same day.
It depends on the property's specific location and the visibility of the proposed window. Some conservation area properties in Beverley can accommodate conservation-style flat roof lights on rear elevations without consent. Principal elevations visible from public spaces are more restricted. We check the planning position for your specific property before specifying any installation. Call 0148 290 8437 to discuss.
Velux sizing depends on the rafter spacing, the pitch of the roof, and the natural light requirement for the room. As a general guide, the glazed area of a Velux window should be at least 10% of the floor area of the room it lights — so a 12m² loft room needs at least 1.2m² of glazed area, which can be achieved with a single large unit or two smaller ones. We specify the correct size based on your rafter configuration and room dimensions.
Velux roof windows are specifically designed for pitched roof installation and perform well in the East Yorkshire climate when correctly installed with the appropriate flashing kit. The key is the flashing installation — the Velux EDW and EDJ flashing systems, correctly dressed in lead rather than the supplied aluminium kit, provide the most durable seal in the Humber area's wind-driven rain conditions. We always use lead dressing on Velux installations in East Yorkshire.
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