Conservatory roofs in Dunstable
Dunstable is about 14 miles south-west of my Hitchin office, just past Luton on the A505. The town sits at the foot of Dunstable Downs, and alongside older homes near the centre it has large estates from the 1950s to 1980s, while neighbouring Houghton Regis has new homes at Linmere and Bidwell West.
Being at the highest point of the Chilterns in Bedfordshire, Dunstable gets more wind and colder winters than towns down in the valleys. A polycarbonate-roofed conservatory there can be almost impossible to keep warm. A Nu-Look insulated tiled roof brings the U-value down to 0.14, so the room keeps its heat and stays cooler in the summer too.
I also cover Houghton Regis, Totternhoe, Eaton Bray, Kensworth, Studham and Caddington.
Chestnut brown and Grey Tapco tiles match many Dunstable roofs.
Dunstable 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 Dunstable
- 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 Dunstable. 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 Houghton Regis and Totternhoe?
Yes. I cover Dunstable plus Houghton Regis, Totternhoe, Eaton Bray, Kensworth, Studham and Caddington.
Will a tiled roof stand up to the wind on the Downs?
Tapco tiles are weather resistant and carry a 40-year manufacturer's guarantee covering wind, rain, fire, cracking and delamination.
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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