VELUX, roofing & leadwork in Bovey Tracey
On the edge of Dartmoor, Bovey Tracey mixes old granite and cob cottages with plenty of newer family homes. We fit, replace and repair VELUX roof windows all over the town.
Roof windows in Bovey Tracey
The old centre of Bovey Tracey, up the hill from the river, has period cottages and townhouses with slate roofs, while much of the town is newer housing built over the last few decades. That newer housing is where we see the most tired roof windows: seals gone, glass misted and handles that no longer close properly.
Being right on the edge of Dartmoor, Bovey gets more rain than the coast, and it often arrives sideways. That makes good flashing and leadwork around a roof window just as important as the window itself.
From a single replacement over the landing to new windows for a loft conversion, we can help anywhere in Bovey Tracey and the villages around it.
Our VELUX services in Bovey Tracey
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.
Find out more
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.
Find out more
Blinds & shutters
Blackout, solar-powered and insect-screen blinds and exterior shutters to keep rooms dark, cool and usable all year.
Find out more
Repairs & flashings
Leaks, broken hinges, failed seals and storm damage. As roofers and leadworkers we fix the roof around the window too.
Find out moreRoofing & leadwork in Bovey Tracey
Older Bovey Tracey homes are mostly natural slate, and after decades of moorland weather the nails, valleys and chimney flashings are usually the first things to fail. On the newer estates, concrete tile roofs and mortar ridges need attention as they age.
Some properties on the edge of town and towards the moor fall within Dartmoor National Park, where the National Park Authority handles planning. For everyday repairs and like-for-like re-roofs that is rarely an issue, and we will tell you if anything needs checking first.
Our roofing and leadwork services in Bovey Tracey
Re-roofing
Complete re-roofs in natural slate and tile, stripped back to the rafters with new membrane, battens and fixings.
Find out more
Roof repairs
Slipped and broken slates or tiles, leaks and storm damage, found and fixed properly rather than patched.
Find out more
Lead flashings
Step, cover and apron flashings where roofs meet walls, dormers and extensions, cut and dressed by hand.
Find out more
Chimney repairs
Repointing, flaunching, cowls and new lead flashings to stop chimney leaks for good.
Find out moreRecent work in Bovey Tracey and surrounding areas
Roofing job in the local area
Leadwork job in the local area
Google reviews
Reviews for our VELUX, roofing and leadwork work
★★★★★ Google review
Mark, Sam & Tod installed a new Velux window for us and replaced a 30yr old one too. The preparation, installation, communication and quality of the jobs was all first rate. These gentlemen are top of their game and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Well done!
★★★★★ Google review
We were extremely pleased with all aspects of the work performed by Mark and his team. They re-slated the roof of a 200 year old cottage including replacement of two Velux windows (one was 1.2m across) and a flat roof extension. Several rotting beams were discovered. The roof was…
We were extremely pleased with all aspects of the work performed by Mark and his team. They re-slated the roof of a 200 year old cottage including replacement of two Velux windows (one was 1.2m across) and a flat roof extension. Several rotting beams were discovered. The roof was warped making it far from routine. The team did a fantastic job in all respects and we could not be more pleased with the product. Mark kept us informed of progress at all times and responded rapidly to questions and showed flexibility when needed. The team are very hard-working and tidy. We felt that the work was very good value and would not hesitate to use them again.
★★★★★ Google review
Mark and his team replaced our old leaking lead chimney flashings and the work was completed quickly and efficiently despite awkward access. The result is very good, Mark and the team were brilliant and I will definitely call them again if I require further work on our roof.
Bovey Tracey roofing and roof window questions
Is my house in Dartmoor National Park?
Parts of the area around Bovey Tracey are, and the boundary runs close to the town. If your home is inside it, Dartmoor National Park Authority handles planning rather than Teignbridge. We can help you check before any work that might need permission.
My roof window leaks only in heavy, windy rain. Why?
That is usually the flashing or the roof around the window rather than the window itself. Rain driven off the moor finds small gaps that normal rain does not. We will inspect it and tell you honestly whether it needs a repair or a replacement.
Can you replace an old roof window with a bigger one?
Often, yes. It means cutting a larger opening and adjusting the roof timbers, so it takes longer than a straight swap, and it may need permission in some cases. We will look at it and explain what is involved.
We also cover
Need a roofer or VELUX installer in Bovey Tracey?
Tell us what you need, or send us a few photos, and we will come back to you with honest advice and a clear price.