Tiled Conservatory Roof Cambridge

T-shape conservatory with a tiled roof fitted by Nu-Look

Conservatory roofs in Cambridge

Cambridge is around 26 miles from my Hitchin office, reached via Royston and the A10 or along the A505 and M11. It's one of the busiest parts of my patch outside Hertfordshire, and the housing is unusually varied: Victorian and Edwardian terraces off Mill Road and in Romsey, inter-war semis in Cherry Hinton and Chesterton, and big modern developments on the city edge such as Trumpington Meadows, Great Kneighton and Orchard Park.

Cambridgeshire is one of the driest and flattest parts of the country, and those open, sunny skies are exactly why so many Cambridge conservatories overheat in summer. A south-facing polycarbonate roof can turn the room into a greenhouse by mid-morning. Then in winter the east winds coming across the fens strip the heat straight out. An insulated tiled roof with a U-value of 0.14 fixes both problems and makes the room usable all year.

If your home is in a conservation area, which covers a lot of central and older Cambridge, it's worth talking it through at the survey. Most conservatory roof replacements don't need planning permission, but we arrange approval and completion sign-off where needed so you don't have to deal with it yourself.

Grey and Stone black Tapco tiles suit the slate roofs of older Cambridge terraces, while Brick red and Chestnut brown match many of the newer estates.

Cambridge 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 Cambridge

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 Cambridge. 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 the villages around Cambridge?

Yes. As well as the city I cover Histon, Impington, Girton, Milton, Great Shelford, Sawston, Cambourne and the villages between Cambridge and Royston.

My house is in a conservation area. Can I still replace the roof?

Often, yes. Every property is different, so I'll look at it at the survey. We arrange approval and completion sign-off where needed.

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.

Covering Beds, Herts, Bucks, Cambs and Greater London, around a 40-mile radius, including all surrounding towns and villages.

Tiled conservatory roofs in Cambridge