VELUX, roofing & leadwork in Ashburton
Ashburton is an old stannary town inside Dartmoor National Park, so roof work here needs a careful eye. We fit and replace VELUX roof windows across Ashburton, including conservation-style windows for older buildings.
Roof windows in Ashburton
Ashburton’s centre is packed with historic buildings, many of them listed, and its slate-hung fronts are part of what makes the town distinctive. Much of the centre is a conservation area, and the whole town sits within Dartmoor National Park, so planning is handled by Dartmoor National Park Authority rather than Teignbridge.
That does not usually rule out a roof window, but it does affect which windows suit and whether permission is needed. VELUX conservation windows sit low in the roof with a slim, traditional look, and are often the right choice on Ashburton’s older streets.
Whether you live in a period house in the town centre or a newer home on the edge of town, we can advise on the right roof window and fit it properly, with the lead and slate around it done to match.
Our VELUX services in Ashburton
New VELUX installation
Brighten a dark loft room, landing or bathroom with a new roof window, fitted with the correct flashing kit and insulation collar.
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VELUX window replacement
Swap a tired, leaking or misted roof window for a current VELUX model, usually in a day and often without touching the plaster inside.
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Blinds & shutters
Blackout, solar-powered and insect-screen blinds and exterior shutters to keep rooms dark, cool and usable all year.
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Repairs & flashings
Leaks, broken hinges, failed seals and storm damage. As roofers and leadworkers we fix the roof around the window too.
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Ashburton’s older roofs are natural slate, and many of its buildings have slate hanging on the walls as well. We repair both like for like, keeping sound slates where we can so the building keeps its character.
Moorland weather is tough on chimneys, valleys and flashings, so traditional leadwork done properly matters here. For listed buildings, we will tell you before work starts if consent is needed.
Our roofing and leadwork services in Ashburton
Re-roofing
Complete re-roofs in natural slate and tile, stripped back to the rafters with new membrane, battens and fixings.
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Roof repairs
Slipped and broken slates or tiles, leaks and storm damage, found and fixed properly rather than patched.
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Lead flashings
Step, cover and apron flashings where roofs meet walls, dormers and extensions, cut and dressed by hand.
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Chimney repairs
Repointing, flaunching, cowls and new lead flashings to stop chimney leaks for good.
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Reviews for our VELUX, roofing and leadwork work
★★★★★ Google review
I’m so pleased I chose Mark Dixon for fitting my new velux windows. From start to finish all questions answered,totally professional, nothing has been too much trouble . A family business,his sons worked really hard to an excellent standard. Courteous tidy workers . Very happy to…
I’m so pleased I chose Mark Dixon for fitting my new velux windows. From start to finish all questions answered,totally professional, nothing has been too much trouble . A family business,his sons worked really hard to an excellent standard. Courteous tidy workers .
Very happy to recommend,my dark bedroom has been transformed to a lovely bright room.
Many thanks to Dixons Roofing and Leadwork
★★★★★ Google review
Mark and his family team replaced our roof and rebuilt our chimney last summer. They were great to have around, worked efficiently, happily and tidily. The heavy rains and wind over the winter provided a great test of the roof and it passed with flying colours. The lead work on…
Mark and his family team replaced our roof and rebuilt our chimney last summer. They were great to have around, worked efficiently, happily and tidily. The heavy rains and wind over the winter provided a great test of the roof and it passed with flying colours. The lead work on the valleys and chimney is extremely well done. The house had always had a slight residual smell of damp which has now gone. Highly recommended!
★★★★★ Google review
Highly recommended. Mark and his team efficiently repaired our roof which was leaking behind a chimney, requiring replacement timbers, leadwork and tiling. Fairly priced, excellent quality, completed in the timescale originally indicated and a pleasure to deal with.
Ashburton roofing and roof window questions
Who handles planning in Ashburton?
Ashburton is inside Dartmoor National Park, so planning and listed building consent go through Dartmoor National Park Authority rather than Teignbridge District Council. We will tell you if your job needs either before we start.
Can you repair slate hanging on walls?
Yes. Slate-hung walls are common in Ashburton. We can refix slipped slates, replace broken ones with matching slate, or strip and re-hang a whole elevation.
Do you cover Buckfastleigh and the villages around Ashburton?
Yes. We work across Ashburton and the surrounding area, including Buckfastleigh and the villages along the A38 and on the edge of the moor.
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