Velux Roof Windows in LeicesterFitted and ReplacedWatertight from Day One
Bring daylight into your loft or top-floor room with a roof window that's sealed properly into the roof.
All work guaranteed in writing · 25 years on new roofs
The service
What Roof Windows (Velux) Involves
Roof windows such as Velux sit in the slope of the roof and let in far more light than a vertical window of the same size. They're popular in loft conversions, landings, bathrooms and extensions.
You might need this service if you want to add light to a loft or room, if an old roof window is leaking, misted, draughty or hard to open, or if you're re-roofing and want to add windows at the same time.
The window itself is only half the job. It has to be framed into the rafters correctly and sealed with the right flashing kit and membrane collar, or it will leak around the edges.
If it's left
What Happens If You
Wait Another Winter
Leaks around the frame
A poorly flashed roof window lets water run into the reveal and down the wall inside.
Condensation and draughts
Old or failed units let heat out and cause condensation that drips onto sills and floors.
Rotting timbers
Persistent leaks around the opening damage rafters and trimmers.
Dark rooms
Without enough daylight, top-floor rooms and lofts are underused and feel cramped.
Common Mistakes
Homeowners Make
- Fitting a window without the correct flashing kit for the roof covering
- Cutting rafters without trimming the opening properly
- Leaving out the underfelt or membrane collar
Our process
Five Steps, No
Surprises
- 1
Inspection
A free inspection for homeowners, by drone where it helps.
- 2
Diagnosis
A photographic report showing exactly what we found.
- 3
Fixed-price quote
One price in writing, with your guarantee confirmed.
- 4
The work
Our team carries out the roof windows (velux) and keeps the roof weathertight each day.
- 5
Check & guarantee
We check the finished job, tidy up and confirm your guarantee.
What you get
Why Homeowners Choose
Greystone
Know the price upfront
Fixed-price quotes on every job. No day rates, no surprise extras on the invoice.
See the problem first
Photographic reports after every inspection, so you decide based on evidence.
Guaranteed in writing
25 years on new roofs as standard; your exact guarantee is confirmed with your quote.
The same faces start to finish
Bobby Button and a team of four. The people who quote are the people who do the work.
Safe and insured
Public liability insurance held.
Help at any hour
A phone line covered 24/7 for emergencies; working hours 6:30am – 6:30pm.
In detail
Roof Windows (Velux) Across
Leicester & Blaby
New installations
We trim the opening, fit the frame, install the correct flashing for tiles or slates and seal the membrane so the window is watertight.
Replacements
Old units can often be replaced in the same opening. If the size has changed, we adjust the opening and make good the tiles.
Leak repairs
If an existing roof window leaks, we find out whether it's the flashing, the seal or the surrounding roof and fix the cause.
With a re-roof
Adding windows during a re-roof keeps costs and disruption down because the roof is already open.
Homes and Rental Properties
Most of our roof windows (velux) work is for homeowners, from terraces and semis to bungalows and detached houses. We also work for landlords who need a reliable fix and a clear record of what was done. Every job gets the same approach: a proper look at the roof, photos of what we find, and a fixed price before anything starts. If you're a landlord or a prospective buyer rather than the owner occupier, a £75 fee applies to the inspection; for homeowners it's free.
How to Choose a Roofer
Ask for a written, fixed price rather than a day rate, so the cost can't creep up once the scaffold is up. Ask to see photos of the problem before agreeing to anything. Check the guarantee, and get it in writing. Ask who will actually be on your roof. With us, it's Bobby Button and a team of four from start to finish, and the guarantee for your job is confirmed with your quote.
What to Expect on the Day
We turn up when we say we will and talk you through the plan before work starts. The roof is kept weathertight at the end of every working day, and we clear away old materials and debris as we go. When the job is finished we check it over, show you the completed work and tidy the site properly, so the only thing you notice is a roof that works.
Your Guarantee, Explained
Guarantee length depends on the type of work. A new roof is guaranteed for 25 years as standard. Work involving breathable membrane, including many leak repairs, is usually guaranteed for 10 years and in some cases 5. Cement work such as mortar and pointing is guaranteed for 5 years. Whatever your roof windows (velux) involves, the exact guarantee is written into your quote, so you know where you stand before you say yes.
Areas we cover
Based in LE8 4FF, we carry out roof windows (velux) across Leicestershire, including roof windows (velux) in Leicester, roof windows (velux) in Blaby, roof windows (velux) in Narborough, roof windows (velux) in Fleckney, roof windows (velux) in Broughton Astley, roof windows (velux) in Earl Shilton, roof windows (velux) in Barwell, roof windows (velux) in Hinckley and roof windows (velux) in Lutterworth. See all roofing service areas.
It depends on the size, the type of window and the roof covering. Every job is quoted at a fixed price after a free inspection for homeowners, so the figure you agree is the figure you pay. There are no day rates and no surprise extras.
A straightforward installation or replacement is usually completed in a day, depending on access and the roof.
All our work is guaranteed. A new roof comes with a 25-year guarantee as standard. Work involving breathable membrane, such as many leak repairs, is usually guaranteed for 10 years (5 in some cases), and cement work such as mortar and pointing for 5 years. We confirm the exact guarantee for your job in writing with your quote.
Roof windows are often permitted development, but it depends on your property and location. Check with your local council if you're unsure.
Yes. We'll identify whether it's the flashing, the unit or the roof around it, and repair the cause.
Our phone line is covered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If water is coming in, call 07933 273379 and we'll talk you through what to do straight away and arrange to make the roof safe.
Yes, for homeowners.
Yes. We cover Fleckney, Leicester, Blaby and the surrounding towns.
Get a Fixed Price for
Your Roof Windows (Velux)
Free, no-obligation inspection for homeowners, a photo report, and one fixed price. No pressure, just honest advice.
"Robert and his team done a fantastic job. I had a leak on my roof which they fixed very promptly, I also had them re-point my ridge tiles on my roof and it looks great. Very happy with the service, would definitely recommend."