Conservatory Roof Replacement St Albans

Edwardian conservatory with a tiled roof fitted by Nu-Look

Conservatory roofs in St Albans

St Albans is a historic cathedral city with Roman roots. Its homes range from the Victorian and Edwardian terraces of Fleetville, Bernards Heath and the Camp to the 1930s semis and later estates of Marshalswick, Jersey Farm and Cunningham. Many period homes in the city centre conservation areas have a small lean-to or Edwardian conservatory at the back, and the larger detached homes around Harpenden and Wheathampstead often have big Victorian-style rooms.

Gardens in St Albans can be long and narrow, so the conservatory is often the main link between house and garden. When it's freezing in winter or baking in summer, that link breaks. Many homeowners here tell me they want a room that matches the quality of the rest of the house, with a plastered ceiling, spotlights and the same comfort as any other room.

I cover St Albans, Harpenden, Wheathampstead, London Colney, How Wood, Park Street, Bricket Wood, Colney Heath and Sandridge. Slate is common on period houses here, so Grey and Stone black Tapco tiles are popular. They're moulded from real slate, which suits the older streets.

What you get with a Nu-Look roof in St Albans

A bespoke timber frame, with every material cut on site by the fitters, so there are no manufacturing errors
Several layers of insulation under the tiles, covered with insulated plasterboard and skimmed, giving a U-value of 0.14 W/m²K
Lightweight Tapco tiles (about 12kg per m²) in Grey, Chestnut brown, Stone black, Plum, Brick red or Red rock
A 10-year insurance-backed guarantee, plus a 40-year manufacturer's guarantee on the tiles
Building regulations approval and sign-off arranged for you where needed
Options for spotlights, pelmet lighting and Velux windows

How it works

First, send the form or call me and we'll arrange a time for me to visit you in St Albans. I'll measure up, explain your options and send a fixed-price quote, usually within 24 hours. If you go ahead, a structural survey and full technical check come next, and then we agree a start date. On the day, the old polycarbonate or glass roof comes off, the timber structure goes up, then the insulation, plasterboard and tiles. In the vast majority of cases the whole job, including plastering and electrics, is finished within 2 weeks.

Nu-Look is a family business, and over 40% of its annual sales come from customers recommending it to a friend, relative or neighbour. We never inflate quotations to make a discount look bigger. Every customer gets a fair price, every time.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you cover Harpenden and Wheathampstead?

Yes. As well as St Albans I cover Harpenden, Wheathampstead, London Colney, Park Street, How Wood, Bricket Wood, Sandridge and Colney Heath.

Can I add spotlights or a Velux window?

Yes. Because the whole roof is replaced, you can have spotlights in the new ceiling, lighting in a pelmet, or Velux windows to let in more natural light.

How different will my conservatory really be?

Once the roof is fitted, the conservatory has the same insulation value as any other room in your home. The U-value drops to 0.14 W/m²K, compared with around 1.7 W/m²K for a typical old roof. A polycarbonate roof provides up to 8 times less insulation, and a glass roof up to 6 times less.

How long does it take?

The initial build usually takes 3 to 5 days, depending on the size of your conservatory. In the vast majority of cases the installation is fully complete within 2 weeks, including plastering and electrical work.

What guarantees do I get?

Every Nu-Look roof comes with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee through QualityMark Protection, which also offers deposit protection. The Tapco tiles carry a 40-year manufacturer's guarantee against wind, rain, fire, cracking and delamination.

Is finance available?

Yes. Finance options are available, subject to status. Ask for details at your survey.

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