Velux & Skylights Godalming

Velux & Skylights Services in Godalming

Velux roof windows and skylights are one of the most effective ways to add natural light and usable space to a Godalming home. Whether you are converting a loft, replacing a tired old skylight, or adding a window to a dark room, we supply and install the full Velux range across the Godalming area.

New Velux Installation

We install Velux windows into existing pitched roofs, cutting and trimming rafters where necessary and ensuring a completely weathertight seal. This is particularly popular in the 1930s semis at Ockford Ridge and Binscombe, and the post-war homes in Aaron's Hill, where loft conversions add significant value and living space.

Velux Replacement

Older Velux windows — particularly those from the 1990s and earlier — often develop seal failure, condensation between panes and stiff mechanisms. We replace like-for-like with current Velux models that offer improved insulation, easier operation and better rain sealing.

Skylight Leak Repair

Leaking skylights are a common call across Godalming, often caused by deteriorated flashing kits rather than the window unit itself. We diagnose the source accurately and repair or replace the flashing without needing to change the entire window where possible.

Why Choose a Specialist Over a General Roofer

General roofers handle tiles and basic repairs. Specialist work — moss treatment chemistry, fascia material selection, lead dressing technique, slate grading, and skylight flashing design — requires specific training, experience and materials that generalists often lack. The difference shows in longevity: a specialist lead flashing lasts 60+ years, an amateur one fails in 10. A specialist moss treatment inhibits regrowth for 5 years, a pressure wash damages tiles and moss returns in 12 months.

We invest in specialist training and equipment for every service we offer. Our team includes Lead Sheet Association trained leadworkers, NFRC-certified slaters, and technicians trained in Firestone EPDM and Scott Bader GRP systems. This means you get the right technique and the right materials for every job, not a generalist approach that might work but is not optimised for your specific requirement.

Combining Services to Save Money

Many of our specialist services are best combined with other work. Moss removal during a re-roof costs almost nothing extra. Fascia replacement while scaffold is up for a chimney repair saves a second scaffold hire. Lead valley replacement during a re-slate is dramatically cheaper than doing it separately. We always advise on opportunities to combine work and share access costs — it is one of the most effective ways to reduce your overall roofing spend.

Choosing the Right Velux Window

Velux manufactures over 40 window variants, and choosing the right one matters for performance and longevity. Centre-pivot windows (the standard choice) suit most roof pitches between 15° and 90°. Top-hung windows open outward from the bottom, creating more headroom and unobstructed views — ideal for loft conversions where the window is at standing height. Conservation-style windows (Velux Heritage range) have a flush-fitting external profile that satisfies planning requirements in the Godalming Conservation Area. We assess your specific requirements — roof pitch, room use, planning constraints, and ventilation needs — and recommend the correct model before ordering.

Flashing Kit Specification — Where Most Installations Go Wrong

Every Velux window requires a specific flashing kit matched to the tile type on your roof. There are different kits for flat tiles, profiled tiles, slate, and plain tiles, each with different weathering overlaps and interlocking details. Using the wrong flashing kit — or trying to make a generic kit work with an incompatible tile — is the single most common cause of Velux leak callbacks in the industry. We always verify the tile type and measure the profile before ordering the flashing kit, and we stock the most common variants for immediate installation. This eliminates the guesswork that causes so many skylight installations to leak.