Conservatory roofs in Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City was founded in 1920 as England's second garden city. It's known for its neo-Georgian houses, wide grass verges and carefully planned neighbourhoods. Alongside the original 1920s and 1930s homes there are post-war areas such as Hollybush, Peartree and Haldens, and newer developments at Panshanger. Back gardens here are generous, and many homes have a conservatory overlooking them.
Neo-Georgian brick houses with a neat hipped roof look best with a conservatory roof that matches. A tired polycarbonate roof does the opposite. A Nu-Look tiled roof with slate-effect Tapco tiles gives a solid, finished look, and inside you get a plastered ceiling and the same comfort as any other room in the house.
Welwyn Garden City is about 11 miles from my Hitchin office, straight down the A1(M). I also cover Welwyn village, Digswell, Woolmer Green, Oaklands, Codicote, Tewin, Hatfield and Brookmans Park. Many homes here have red or brown tiled main roofs, so Brick red, Red rock and Chestnut brown are popular, alongside Grey.
What you get with a Nu-Look roof in Welwyn Garden City
- 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 Welwyn Garden City. 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 Hatfield as well as Welwyn Garden City?
Yes, plus Welwyn, Digswell, Woolmer Green, Codicote, Tewin, Brookmans Park and nearby villages.
Will I lose much light?
On average the system causes only minimal light loss, around 5% for polycarbonate roofs and around 11% for glass, because most light comes in through the windows and doors.
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.
Related guides
- Replacing a polycarbonate or glass conservatory roof
- What is a warm roof conservatory?
- Timber frame built on site vs manufactured kit roofs
- Gallery of Nu-Look tiled roofs
- Tapco vs Britmet vs Metrotile
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