07305 001639info.thelittleloftcompany@gmail.com Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pmFacebook HomeAboutServices▼ Service Areas▼ Our WorkReviewsContact07305 001639Request an Estimate - Home/ - Services/ - Roof Windows Roof Windows # Roof Windows in Telford& ShrewsburyDaylight into the roof space A roof window changes a loft from a storage void into a space you want to be in: natural light, ventilation and a weathertight install surveyed in person before a single tile is lifted. Request an Estimate07305 001639 Structure checked before quoting · weathertight flashing kits · 10-year guarantee 8 years Working in Shropshire lofts 10-year Workmanship guarantee £1,000,000 Public liability insurance In person Every quote surveyed, never from photos Mon–Fri 8–5 Calls answered by the fitter, not a call centre ## What a roof window installation involves A roof window is fitted into the plane of the roof: tiles or slates are set aside, the rafters are trimmed to form the opening, the window frame is fixed to the structure and a matched flashing kit weathers the perimeter back into the roof covering. Internally the reveal is formed and finished. We fit Velux-style windows where the roof structure allows, and that qualifier matters. Trussed roofs, purlin positions, rafter spacing, roof pitch and what sits above or below the intended opening all determine whether a window is straightforward, needs additional structural work, or is not the right answer at all. We establish that at survey, on the roof and in the loft, before quoting. The most common reasons homeowners in Telford and Shrewsbury ask us for one are simple: they want to see what they are storing, they want the space to feel less like a roof void, or they are preparing the loft for a fuller conversion later. ### Who this is for - Boarded lofts that still feel like dark, unwelcoming voids - Roof spaces being used as a workshop, hobby space or home storage room - Homes preparing a loft for future conversion work - Properties with a stale, unventilated roof space that needs airflow - Anyone who wants natural light rather than relying entirely on electric lighting ## Why roof window work goes wrong when it is rushed A roof window is a hole cut into the weatherproof layer of your house. Every problem that follows a bad installation comes from that one fact. Flashing dressed incorrectly, an undersized batten, or tiles cut without support and you get water tracking into the roof space, often slowly, often unnoticed until timbers are stained and insulation is wet. Structure is the other half. Cutting a rafter, or worse a truss member, without forming a properly trimmed opening removes load-bearing capacity from the roof. That is not something to discover later. It is exactly why we inspect the roof structure and only quote for windows where the roof allows it. There is also the disappointment of a window in the wrong place: too low to see out of, too high to reach the handle, or positioned so it looks out at a neighbouring gable. Siting deserves as much thought as the install itself. ### Common mistakes we get called out to fix - Cutting through a trussed rafter without any structural trimming - Choosing a window size before checking rafter spacing - Reusing old flashing or trying to weather a modern window with mortar - Ignoring the internal reveal and leaving a raw, uninsulated opening - Fitting a window into a roof covering it was never designed to interface with ## How we handle roof windows The same five steps on every job, so you know exactly what happens and when. - 1 ### Structural survey We inspect the roof inside and out, rafter or truss type, spacing, purlins, pitch and covering, and confirm whether a window is viable and where it should go. - 2 ### Specification and quote Window size, position, flashing kit for your roof covering, internal finish and any structural work are set out in a written price. - 3 ### Form the opening Covering carefully set aside, the opening trimmed and supported so the roof structure remains sound. - 4 ### Install and weather The frame is fixed to structure, the matched flashing kit is dressed into the surrounding tiles or slates, and the perimeter is made weathertight. - 5 ### Finish and check Internal reveal formed and finished, window operation tested, site cleared and the 10-year workmanship guarantee registered. ## What you get out of it ### Natural daylight A roof space you can see in without switching anything on, at any time of day. ### Real ventilation An opening window moves air through the roof space, which helps keep it fresh and dry. ### Weathertight detailing Matched flashing kits dressed into your specific roof covering, not improvised. ### Structure respected Openings trimmed and supported properly, with viability confirmed before you commit. ### Space that gets used Light changes how a loft feels; it stops being a place you avoid. ### Guaranteed and insured 10-year workmanship guarantee, £1,000,000 public liability and employers' liability cover. ## Windows, roof types and installation detail Roof window work is decided by the roof, not the catalogue. This is what we work through before recommending anything. ### Tile vs slate flashing kits The flashing kit must match the roof covering profile. Plain tiles, interlocking concrete tiles and natural slate all use different kits, and using the wrong one is the most common source of leaks around a roof window. ### Trussed roofs vs cut roofs Cut roofs with traditional rafters are generally straightforward to trim. Trussed roofs are engineered components and cannot simply be cut; window sizes are often chosen to fit between trusses, or the job needs structural input. We tell you which situation you are in. ### Sizing and rafter spacing Choosing a window that fits the existing rafter bay minimises structural work and cost. Where a wider window is wanted, the opening is trimmed with additional timber to carry the load around it. ### Positioning and sightlines Height above floor level determines whether you can see out standing, sitting or not at all, and where the handle falls. Orientation determines light quality and heat gain. Both are decided with you at survey. ### Internal finishing The reveal is formed, insulated at the perimeter and finished so the opening looks intentional. An unfinished reveal is both a cold bridge and an eyesore. ### Working around weather and access Opening a roof means the covering is off for part of a day, so the work is planned around the forecast and the opening is made weathertight before we leave site each day. Access matters too: scaffold or tower requirements, where materials can be stood, and whether the slope is reachable from the front or the rear are all settled at survey rather than discovered on the morning. ### Storage loft vs habitable conversion A roof window in a boarded storage loft is a lighting and ventilation improvement. Turning a loft into a habitable room is a different scope with different requirements; we are straight with you at survey about which one your project actually is. ## Roof Windows: your questions answered How much does a roof window cost fitted?It depends on window size, your roof covering and whether structural trimming is needed, so it is always priced in writing after the survey. We do not give roof window prices over the phone. Can you fit one in any roof?No, and we will tell you honestly. Trussed roofs, purlin positions and pitch all affect viability. We inspect the structure before quoting rather than promising first and finding out later. How long does the installation take?A typical single roof window is usually one to two days, depending on the roof covering, access and internal finishing. Will it leak?Not when the correct flashing kit for your roof covering is used and dressed properly. That detailing is the part we do not rush, and it is covered by the 10-year workmanship guarantee. Do I need planning permission?Many roof windows in the plane of the roof fall under permitted development, but conservation areas, listed buildings and some properties in and around Ironbridge and Much Wenlock have additional constraints. We will flag anything that needs checking with the local authority. Will it make the loft cold?A modern insulated unit with a finished, insulated reveal performs far better than an unfinished opening. Ceiling-level insulation still does the main thermal work in a storage loft. Can you fit a window and board the loft in the same project?Yes, and that is the tidiest order: window first, then lining, insulation and boarding. How long does a roof window last?Modern units last many years with occasional seal and flashing checks. Our installation workmanship is guaranteed for 10 years. Which areas do you cover?Telford, Shrewsbury, Newport, Wellington, Oakengates, Shifnal, Ironbridge, Dawley, Much Wenlock, Wem, Bayston Hill and the surrounding villages. Can you fit more than one window?Yes, where the structure allows. Two smaller windows spaced along the slope often give more even light than one large unit and can mean less structural trimming, which we talk through at survey. What are your payment terms?25% deposit to secure the booking, balance on completion, by cash, card or bank transfer. ## Often booked alongside - Loft LiningBreathable membrane or foil lining to tidy the roof space and protect what you store up there. - Loft BoardingRaised LoftLeg boarding in 175mm or 300mm heights, so your insulation stays uncompressed and your storage stays dry. - Loft InsulationInsulation top-ups laid to depth underneath raised boarding, keeping warmth in without squashing performance.See every service on our loft services page, or start on the homepage. ## Roof Windows across Shropshire We cover Telford, Shrewsbury and the surrounding towns and villages, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. - Telford - Shrewsbury - Newport - Wellington - Shifnal - Ironbridge - All service areasPrefer to talk it through? Send us the details or call 07305 001639. ## Recent roof windows work ## Find out whether your roof will take a window We inspect the structure in person and give you a straight answer plus a fixed written price, not a guess from the pavement. Request an Estimate07305 001639 Raised loft boarding, ladders, hatches and lighting across Telford, Shrewsbury and Shropshire. A small, one-van team; every loft fitted personally. ## Services - Loft Boarding - Loft Hatches - Loft Ladders - Loft Insulation - Loft Lining - Loft Lighting & Electrics - Roof Windows - Loft Clearance - Loft Flooring Repairs ## Service Areas - Telford - Shrewsbury - Newport - Wellington - Oakengates - Shifnal - Ironbridge - Dawley - View all areas ## Contact - 07305 001639 - info.thelittleloftcompany@gmail.com - 5 Brunlees DriveTelford - Monday – Friday8:00am – 5:00pm - SaturdayClosed - SundayClosed - Facebook © 2026 The Little Loft Company. All rights reserved. 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