Conservatory roofs in Watford
Watford is about 21 miles south of my Hitchin office, down the A1(M) and M25 or via St Albans. It's the biggest town in Hertfordshire, with Victorian terraces in west Watford, 1930s semis around Cassiobury and Oxhey, post-war homes in Garston and Leavesden, and plenty of newer flats and houses closer to the centre.
A lot of Watford's 1930s semis and 1950s homes have small gardens, so the conservatory has often become the dining room or playroom. When the roof is polycarbonate, that room is freezing in winter and roasting in summer. A Nu-Look insulated tiled roof, with a U-value of 0.14, makes it a comfortable part of the house all year, without the cost and disruption of a brick extension.
I also cover Bushey, Croxley Green, Abbots Langley, Kings Langley, Radlett and Carpenders Park.
Watford's 1930s homes often have red or brown clay-style roofs, so Brick red, Red rock and Chestnut brown Tapco tiles are good matches.
Watford homeowners often ask whether to replace the whole conservatory or just the roof. In most cases the frames and base are sound, and it is only the roof that makes the room uncomfortable, so a new insulated tiled roof is a much quicker and less disruptive way to gain a usable room. Low-interest finance options are available, subject to status.
What you get with a Nu-Look roof in Watford
- 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
- We arrange approval and completion sign-off where needed
- Low-interest finance options, subject to status
- 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 Watford. 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 Bushey and Croxley Green?
Yes. I cover all of Watford plus Bushey, Oxhey, Croxley Green, Abbots Langley, Kings Langley and Radlett.
I use my conservatory as a dining room. Will a tiled roof help?
Yes. Once fitted, the conservatory has the same insulation value as any other room in your home, so it's comfortable to use for meals all year.
How long will my conservatory be out of action?
The initial build usually takes 3 to 5 days, depending on size, and in the vast majority of cases everything is finished within 2 weeks, including plastering and electrics.
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.
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. Low-interest finance options are available, subject to status. Ask for details at your survey.
Do I need building regulations approval?
Replacing a conservatory roof with a solid roof often needs building regulations approval. We arrange approval and completion sign-off where needed, so you don't have to.
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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