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📞 Call Now: 0247 798 1271Velux and skylight work in Coventry covers flashing replacement (£150–£350), window replacement (£400–£700) and new installation (£600–£1,200). We specify the correct flashing kit for your exact tile profile. NFRC registered with a 10-year guarantee. Call 0247 798 1271 for a free survey.
A rooflight transforms a loft or extension, but not every roof or room suits one. Here is how to tell whether a Velux is right for your space.
Velux and skylight leaks on Coventry's all Coventry housing types almost always originate at the flashing kit rather than the window unit itself. The factory-supplied flashing kit that seals the Velux frame to the surrounding tile course has a finite service life — typically 15–25 years depending on exposure. On CV1's all Coventry housing types, many Velux windows installed in the 1990s and early 2000s loft conversions are now reaching that point. The window operates perfectly; the flashing around it has failed. Replacement of the flashing kit without replacing the window resolves the leak at a fraction of full replacement cost.
Most Velux leaks in Coventry are caused by flashing kit failure, not window failure. A Velux frame in good condition with a failed flashing kit requires flashing replacement only — £150–£300 — rather than full window replacement at £400–£600+. We assess which is the right call at survey stage and will not recommend full replacement when flashing replacement will solve the problem on CV1 properties.
New Velux installation in Coventry involves cutting the tile course, installing the frame and flashing kit correctly, and making good the surrounding tiles. The critical element is the flashing specification — the correct EDW or EDP flashing kit for the tile profile in use on CV1 properties. Using a universal flashing kit on a tile it is not designed for is the primary cause of new installation leaks. We specify correctly for every tile type we encounter in Coventry.
Beyond flashing issues, common Velux repairs in Coventry include: cracked or blown glazing units (condensation between panes), failed handles or locking mechanisms, and damaged flashings from debris impact. We carry standard Velux replacement parts for the most common models found on CV1's housing stock and can usually complete mechanical repairs on a single visit.
We assess the roof structure, pitch and room to advise on size and the best position between rafters.
The window, flashing kit, any structural trimming and making-good itemised.
We open the roof, trim the rafters as needed, and form the opening.
The Velux is fitted with its proper flashing kit for a watertight seal to the surrounding tiles or slate.
We make good the internal reveal ready for plastering and hand over the guarantee.
| Job | Typical time on site |
|---|---|
| Single rooflight, tile roof | 1 day |
| Single rooflight, slate roof | 1–1.5 days |
| Two rooflights | 1.5–2 days |
| With internal reveal finish | Add half a day |
We open the roof only when the forecast is dry, and keep temporary cover ready so the opening is never left exposed.
Rooflight fitting works from inside and out, usually with a tower or scaffold to the slope being opened.
Scaffold is used for most rooflight installs — safe external access to flash the window properly. Coventry's post-war estates scaffold cleanly from the front or side, but the Victorian terraces of Hillfields and Foleshill frequently have no rear vehicle access, so scaffold and skips are worked in from the street.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single Velux, tile roof | £900–£1,600 | Supply and fit |
| Single Velux, slate roof | £1,100–£1,900 | More intricate flashing |
| Replace existing rooflight | £650–£1,200 | Like-for-like |
| Two rooflights | £1,700–£3,000 | Same visit |
| Internal reveal finish | £150–£350 | Ready to plaster |
Guide prices only — every roof is quoted individually after a free survey.
Staged payment, nothing before the window and materials are on site. VAT as applicable.
Our fitting and flashing workmanship is guaranteed for 10 years; the Velux unit itself carries the manufacturer's warranty.
Fitting a rooflight opens the roof for part of a day, so there's some dust internally — we sheet the room and make the opening watertight before we leave each day.
We time the roof-opening stage to dry weather and keep the opening covered overnight, so Coventry rain never gets in mid-job.
Not when it's flashed correctly. Almost every 'leaking Velux' we're called to was fitted without the proper flashing kit for the roof covering, or the surrounding tiles weren't dressed back in properly. Fitted right, with the manufacturer's flashing matched to your tile or slate, a rooflight is as watertight as the roof around it.
Most pitched roofs, yes, but the rafter spacing and pitch decide the size and position. Sometimes the window you want would need a rafter cutting and trimming, which is structural work we'll factor in; sometimes a slightly smaller unit between existing rafters is the sensible call. We advise on what your specific roof will take.
More than a vertical window of the same size, because it faces the sky rather than a wall or fence. In Coventry's loft conversions and rear extensions — the two places we fit most — a single well-placed Velux transforms a dim room, and two turn a loft into a genuinely bright space.
For most Coventry homes, no — rooflights that sit within the plane of the roof slope and don't project much usually fall under permitted development. The exceptions are conservation areas, listed buildings, and front-facing roof slopes, where restrictions can apply. We'll flag it if your property is one of those cases; for the typical rear-slope loft or extension rooflight, it's rarely an issue.
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A correctly installed Velux requires minimal maintenance beyond periodic glass cleaning and keeping the frame drainage channels clear of debris. Leaves, moss fragments and grit that accumulate in the lower rail drainage channel block the drainage path and allow water to back up into the frame joint. Clearing this channel is a simple annual task that prevents premature flashing deterioration on Coventry properties.
The pivot mechanism on centre-pivot models benefits from light silicone spray lubrication at the pivot points and locking hardware every 5 years. Stiff or resistant operation is usually a lubrication issue rather than a mechanical failure. Address it early — operating a stiff mechanism with increased force damages the frame and the flashing seal around it.
For leaking Velux windows on Coventry properties: in the majority of cases the leak is at the flashing kit, not the window. Flashing replacement costs £150–£350 on a standard Velux. Full window replacement costs £400–£700. We always confirm which is the cause at survey stage before recommending the more expensive option.
Call 0247 798 1271 to arrange a free roof survey anywhere across Coventry and the surrounding CV, LE, B and Warwickshire postcodes. We carry out surveys within 2–3 working days and provide a written condition report covering current state, estimated remaining service life, and all available options at each maintenance threshold. There is no obligation to proceed with any work following a survey.
All roofing work we carry out is backed by a 10-year written workmanship guarantee. We are NFRC registered, carry £5m public liability insurance, and have been carrying out roofing work across the Coventry area for over 20 years. Written, itemised quotes are provided before any work is agreed — no verbal estimates, no surprise additions to the final invoice.
Roofing emergencies are handled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Storm damage, sudden water ingress, displaced structural roof elements and chimney concerns are all treated as emergency call-outs. We aim to be on site within 2–4 hours for genuine roofing emergencies across all the postcodes we serve.
Flashing kit replacement costs £150–£350 for a standard Velux in Coventry. Full window replacement runs £400–£700 for a like-for-like Velux. New installation from scratch costs £600–£1,200 including structural work.
In the majority of cases it is the flashing. Velux windows have a very long service life — 30+ years — but the flashing kit around them fails sooner. We can usually diagnose from a visual inspection whether it is a flashing or window issue before committing to any cost.
Yes, in most cases. If the Velux frame and glazing are sound, flashing replacement only is the right approach in Coventry. It costs significantly less than full window replacement.
Yes. We carry out new Velux installations on CV1 properties including the structural opening, correct flashing specification for the tile type, and internal finishing. We recommend Velux GGL and GGU models for most Coventry residential applications.
A straightforward Velux flashing replacement takes 2–3 hours. Full new window installation including opening and internal finish typically takes one full day on a Coventry property.
Yes. We repair and replace all brands of roof light across CV1 including Fakro, Dakea, Keylite and generic rooflights. If the flashing kit or frame is beyond repair we can usually source a compatible replacement unit.
Replacement like-for-like Velux windows do not require planning permission. New installations on front-facing slopes in conservation areas of Coventry may require permission — we advise during the survey and will not install without confirming planning status on restricted properties.
The most common finding when we survey a leaking Velux in Coventry is flashing kit failure rather than window failure. The Velux frame itself has a design life of 30+ years and is rarely the cause of leaks. The EDW or EDP flashing kit that seals the frame to the surrounding tile course has a shorter service life — typically 15–25 years — and fails at the frame perimeter or at the junction with the lower tile course before the window itself shows any deterioration.
On Coventry’s post-war estate properties, Velux windows installed during loft conversions in the 1990s and early 2000s are now reaching the flashing replacement window. The windows are typically 25–30 years old and still operating correctly. The flashings around them have weathered through 25–30 Coventry winters and the seals are beginning to fail. We carry standard EDW flashing kits for the most common Velux models found across CV postcodes and can usually complete flashing replacement in a single visit.
Conservation area properties in Earlsdon with Velux installations require particular care at flashing specification stage. The tile profile on Victorian and Edwardian Coventry properties is different from the concrete interlocking tiles used on post-war stock, and the correct flashing kit for the tile in use must be specified. We assess tile profile and confirm flashing compatibility during every Velux survey on Coventry conservation area or period properties.
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