Conservatory roofs in Potters Bar
Potters Bar is about 18 miles south of my Hitchin office, down the A1(M). It's mostly a town of 1930s and post-war semis and detached homes, with quieter roads around Little Heath and Brookmans Park and the villages of Cuffley and Northaw close by.
Many of those 1930s homes have had a conservatory added at the back, and plenty still have the original polycarbonate roof. A Nu-Look insulated tiled roof, with a U-value of 0.14, makes the room warm in winter and cooler in summer, so it's as comfortable as the rest of the house.
I also cover Cuffley, Northaw, Brookmans Park, South Mimms and Shenley.
Red rock and Brick red Tapco tiles suit Potters Bar's 1930s homes.
Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar
- 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 Potters Bar. 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 Cuffley and Brookmans Park?
Yes. I cover Potters Bar plus Cuffley, Northaw, Little Heath, Brookmans Park, South Mimms and Shenley.
Will the roof match my 1930s house?
Yes. Red rock and Brick red Tapco tiles are a close match for many 1930s clay-tiled roofs.
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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