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Velux & Skylights inHedge End

Velux roof windows and flat roof skylights. Supply and fit. Covering SO30 postcodes. Free quotes.

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Velux & Skylights Hedge End

Velux & Skylights in Hedge End

Hedge End's 1980s detacheds have substantial roof voids that convert well into usable loft space. Velux window installation on concrete interlocking tile requires approved tile flashing kits — the geometry is different from plain tile and slate, and correct flashing selection is critical. We carry out Velux installations on Hedge End properties to manufacturer specification, with appropriate flashing kits for the tile profile in use.

Velux & Skylights Costs — Hedge End 2025

Velux supply + fit (standard)£600–£1,200

Fit-only (your supply)£300–£500

Flat roof skylight supply + fit£800–£1,800

All prices are guides. Call for a free no-obligation quote specific to your property.

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Velux Installation in Hedge End

Velux window installation in Hedge End requires the correct approved flashing kit for the roof covering in place. The concrete interlocking tile throughout from the 1985 to 1995 build period across Hedge End's housing stock requires different flashing geometry for each product type. On concrete interlocking tile — the most common type in Hedge End's estate housing — the flashing profile must match the tile profile precisely. An incorrectly specified flashing on any tile type will leak in its first wet winter. We use manufacturer-approved kits for all tile types.

Planning for Velux Windows in Hedge End

Most single Velux installations in Hedge End are permitted development — no planning permission required. Restrictions apply to front or principal elevation windows in conservation areas, windows projecting more than 150mm above the roof pitch, and any work on listed buildings. We advise on planning implications at the survey stage for all Hedge End and SO30 properties before providing a quote.

Flat Roof Skylights for Hedge End Extensions

Single-storey rear extensions in Hedge End can be significantly improved by integrating a fixed-light or opening skylight into the flat roof. If your flat roof is being replaced at the same time, including a skylight in the programme is the most cost-effective approach — no separate return visit and the skylight can be seamlessly integrated into the new GRP or EPDM system. We quote for combined flat roof replacement and skylight installation across Hedge End and all SO30.

Velux Installation in Hedge End

Planning for Velux Windows in Hedge End

Flat Roof Skylights for Hedge End Extensions

Velux Installation in Hedge End

Planning for Velux Windows in Hedge End

Flat Roof Skylights for Hedge End Extensions

Honest advice

Velux & Skylights in Hedge End: Do You Need It?

A roof window transforms a dark Hedge End loft or extension, but it must be installed and flashed correctly or it becomes a leak. Here is what to know.

A roof window fitted with the wrong flashing kit for the tiles
A stiff or jammed roof window that no longer opens cleanly
A flat-roof extension that would benefit from a light
An existing roof window leaking around the flashing
A dark loft conversion or deep terraced rear room needing light

When it is not the answer: If an existing roof window only leaks at the flashing, re-flashing beats full replacement — we will not sell you a new unit you do not need Read the full guide.

Pitched roof cross-section showing where a roof window integrates with tiles, underlay and battens — A roof window must be flashed into the covering, underlay and battens correctly to stay watertight.

The process

How a Hedge End Velux & Skylights Job Runs

We survey, free of charge

We come out, go up on the roof and into the loft, and trace the fault to its real cause on your Hedge End property before quoting a penny.

You get it in writing

Your quote is itemised and plain — access and scaffold priced as separate lines — so you can see exactly what you are paying for. No obligation.

We book you in

We agree a time that suits you, and we attend the same day for genuine Hedge End emergencies.

We do the work

We cut and frame the opening, fit the unit with the flashing kit matched to your covering, then weatherproof and make good both inside and out.

We clear up and sign off

Everything is cleared away, we walk you through the finished job, and you get the written guarantee.

Timescales

Job Durations at a Glance

Job	Typical duration
Single roof window install	1 day
Two or more roof windows	2–3 days
Skylight into flat roof	1–2 days
Dormer window repair	1–2 days

On Hedge End jobs we allow for the weather off the coast; any opened-up area is made watertight before we leave each day.

Access

Getting Safely onto Hedge End Roofs

Roof-window installation needs scaffold or towers for safe external access and flashing, itemised in the quote. Scaffold is specified for: all pitched-roof window installations above single-storey - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.

Hedge End’s mix of village-core and modern estate stock gives mostly easy access; permits run through Eastleigh Borough Council. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Eastleigh Borough Council; allow a few working days on streets like St John’s Road, Upper Northam Road, the older village streets where space is tight.

Pricing

Velux & Skylights Prices in Hedge End

Job	Typical range	Notes
Single roof window install	£1,200–£2,200	Incl. flashing kit
Two or more windows	£2,200–£4,500	Per project
Skylight into flat roof	£1,500–£3,000	Incl. kerb
Dormer window repair	£600–£1,500	Scope dependent
Re-flash existing rooflight	£300–£600	If unit is sound

What moves the price

Unit size and specification
Number of windows and roof covering type
Structural opening work needed
Internal making-good and finishes
Scaffold or tower access

Worked example: a single roof-window install on a modern estate house at a modern estate house off Upper Northam Road in Hedge End: around £1,650 including access.

Materials stage then balance on completion. Written itemised quote with the unit warranty stated. VAT included where applicable.

Guarantee

The Guarantee in Plain Terms

Installation is guaranteed for 10 years; the roof window itself carries the manufacturer’s warranty (typically 10–20 years) on top.

Covered: workmanship for 10 years, in writing, transferable if you sell.
On top: manufacturer warranties on materials (terms vary by product).
Not covered: storm or impact damage - that is an insurance matter, and we will document it for your claim.

Every Hedge End job carries the same written 10-year workmanship guarantee, and any materials carry their manufacturer warranties on top.

Good to know

Disruption, Mess & Weather

One or two days with some cutting noise and internal making-good; we sheet the room below and clear up fully. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.

Installation runs year-round; the opening is never left exposed overnight. Hedge End sits inland east of Southampton, sharing the region’s humid, south-westerly-driven weather with slightly less salt.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Velux supply and fit in Hedge End: £600 to £1,200. Flat roof skylight supply and fit: £800 to £1,800. Fit-only: £300 to £500. Free no-obligation quotes on all work.

Most Velux installations on rear or side elevations in Hedge End are permitted development. Front elevation windows or properties in conservation areas may require permission. We advise on this during the free survey.

Yes. We install Velux windows into existing pitched roofs in slate, clay tile and concrete tile, using appropriate approved flashing kits for each roof type.

Yes. Velux and skylight installation across all of SO30 including Hedge End and surrounding areas. Free quotes on all work.