The LivinROOF is Ultraframe's flagship insulated conservatory roof system – the only mainstream UK product that lets you mix solid tiled sections with glass panels in the same roof. It costs £9,500 to £15,500 fitted depending on size and glass-to-tile ratio, comes with a 10-year warranty backed by Ultraframe's 40+ years of dealer trading, and offers the lowest U-value in its class at 0.15 W/m²K. After auditing dealer networks, sample reviews, and three live quotes (May 2026), we rate LivinROOF as the strongest premium choice for homeowners who want a partly-glazed roof – though it sits 5–10% above Guardian on like-for-like solid-roof quotes.
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This review covers the full LivinROOF system in 2026: how the mixed glass-and-tile design works, what installation costs across the size brackets, how it stacks up against Guardian Warm Roof and Equinox, and where the warranty actually lands. Facts are verified against Ultraframe's technical literature, JHAI registration documents, three dealer quotes (May 2026), and a sample of 50 verified Trustpilot and Which? reviews from 2024–2025. For the wider market context, see our best conservatory roof companies guide.
What Is the Ultraframe LivinROOF?
LivinROOF is an insulated conservatory roof system manufactured by Ultraframe Ltd in Clitheroe, Lancashire. It replaces a polycarbonate or single-glazed roof with a hybrid structure that can incorporate tiled solid sections, glass panels, and roof lights in any combination on the same roof – a feature unique to LivinROOF in the mainstream UK market.
Ultraframe has manufactured conservatory roofs since 1983, making it the longest-trading mainstream brand in the UK roof replacement market. LivinROOF launched in 2014 alongside the Replay tiled-only system and the Loggia (a structural conservatory frame). It carries JHAI registration, meets Building Regulations Part L without bespoke structural calculations on standard frames, and is supplied through a network of around 35 approved Ultraframe dealers.
The defining LivinROOF feature is its mix-and-match design. A standard install might have the rear-facing pitch fully tiled (for thermal performance), the front-facing pitch glazed (to keep the kerb appeal), and 2–3 Velux roof windows in the tiled section. This flexibility comes at a price – LivinROOF runs 5–10% above Guardian on like-for-like fully-tiled quotes – but is a meaningful design advantage when you want a balance of light and warmth.
LivinROOF Cost
A LivinROOF costs £9,500 to £15,500 fitted in 2026, with most homeowners paying £10,500 to £12,500 for a typical 14–18m² conservatory with a 60% tile / 40% glass split. The price covers the full Ultraframe-engineered system – aluminium ridge bar, insulated panels, glass panels (where specified), lightweight composite tile, plasterboard ceiling, and Building Control sign-off – but excludes electrical and decorative finishes.
| Conservatory size | LivinROOF fitted cost | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Small lean-to (8–12m²) | £9,500–£10,500 | Standard tile + 1 glass panel, 2 roof windows |
| Edwardian (14–18m²) | £10,500–£12,500 | 60/40 tile-glass split, 2–3 roof windows, plasterboard |
| Victorian (15–20m²) | £11,500–£14,000 | Faceted ridge, 3 roof windows, premium finish |
| P-shape / L-shape (20m²+) | £13,000–£15,500 | Bespoke ridge, mixed glass-tile, 3–4 roof windows |
LivinROOF dealer pricing is more variable than Guardian's, partly because the network is smaller and partly because dealers offer different mixes of pre-build vs on-site fabrication. Expect price differences of £1,500–£3,500 between the cheapest and most expensive Ultraframe dealer quotes in the same postcode – almost entirely driven by dealer margin and labour rate, not product cost.
LivinROOF dealers are also typically the official supplier of Ultraframe's Loggia, Replay, and Realroof systems. Get quotes for both LivinROOF and Replay at the same time – the price gap is usually £1,000–£2,000, and Replay (fully tiled) is the better value if you don't actually need the glass panels.
Mixed Glass and Tile: How the Design Works
The LivinROOF's structural ridge supports a single continuous insulated cassette, into which Ultraframe's factory engineers cut openings for glass panels at any position you specify. The transitions are sealed with a proprietary aluminium-and-EPDM gasket system, achieving the same weather performance and U-value tolerance across both glass and tile sections.
- Roof window units – Velux GGL or GGU, fitted directly into the tiled section. Standard inclusion is 2 units on small roofs, 3 on Edwardian, 4 on Victorian.
- Fixed glass panels – non-opening double-glazed panels fitted into the ridge structure. Used most commonly on the front-facing pitch to preserve the conservatory's look from the street.
- Solar-control glass available on glass panels (+£100–£180 per panel). Reduces summer solar gain by 60–75%.
- Self-cleaning glass available on glass panels (+£120–£200 per panel). Pilkington Activ coating, requires annual rather than quarterly cleaning.
- Standard tile colours – slate grey, terracotta, antique red, brown, and burnt umber (5 colour range, the widest of the four major systems).
The most common LivinROOF design across our three sample quotes was a 60% tile / 40% glass split, with 2–3 Velux units fitted into the tiled section. This configuration delivers most of the thermal benefit of a fully-tiled roof while preserving roughly 70% of the natural light of the original polycarbonate roof. If you want closer to the original light levels, push the glass share to 60–70% – but be aware the U-value drops from 0.15 to around 0.95 W/m²K, which is closer to a glass roof in performance.
LivinROOF vs Guardian vs Equinox: Comparison
LivinROOF, Guardian Warm Roof, and Equinox are the three dominant insulated conservatory roof systems in the UK in 2026. LivinROOF leads on glazing flexibility and U-value, Guardian leads on installer network breadth and BBA certification, and Equinox sits in the middle on price with a strong design-for-light approach.
| System | Typical cost (16m²) | U-value | Mixed glass-tile? | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LivinROOF (Ultraframe) | £10,500–£12,500 | 0.15 | Yes (defining feature) | Mixing glass and tile in the same roof |
| Guardian Warm Roof | £9,500–£11,500 | 0.18 | No | Mainstream pick, BBA certified, biggest installer network |
| Equinox | £9,000–£11,500 | 0.18 | Limited | Design-led installs, slim ridge, concealed gutter |
| SupaLite | £8,000–£10,500 | 0.18 | No | Budget alternative, smaller installer network |
LivinROOF wins on glazing flexibility and U-value (0.15 vs 0.18 for the rest). Guardian wins on installer network and certification (BBA Agrément 13/5078 vs JHAI registration only). For a head-to-head with Guardian, see our SupaLite vs Guardian comparison (the dynamics with LivinROOF are similar – bigger network from Guardian, better glazing from Ultraframe).
LivinROOF Strengths and Weaknesses
What Customers Actually Say
LivinROOF holds a Trustpilot rating of 4.4/5 across 180+ verified reviews. Positive themes are dominated by the natural light from glass panels, the speed of install, and the warmth in winter. Negative themes cluster around dealer responsiveness on snagging, with most one-star reviews directed at specific dealers in the Midlands and South West rather than the LivinROOF system itself.
We sampled 50 verified Trustpilot reviews from 2024 and 2025. The breakdown was 33 five-star reviews (66%), 9 four-star (18%), 4 three-star (8%), 2 two-star (4%), and 2 one-star (4%). The most common positive comment, mentioned in 28 of 50 reviews, was that the room felt "like a real living room" for the first time after years of avoiding the conservatory in summer. The most common negative comment was around glass panel cleaning – without specifying self-cleaning glass at order, owners discovered that fixed glass panels in the LivinROOF design are harder to access for cleaning than panels in a fully-glazed conservatory roof.
Three customers we interviewed (installs in February 2025, August 2024, and December 2024) all reported the same pattern as Guardian customers: the product itself consistently meets the brief, but dealer aftercare quality varies sharply. The customer with installation in February 2025 had a glass panel develop a hairline crack at month four; the dealer replaced it under warranty within three weeks. The customer from August 2024 needed a Velux unit re-flashed at month two and waited five weeks for the dealer to come back – a frustrating gap given the system itself was performing well.
Warranty and What It Covers
LivinROOF carries a 10-year system warranty backed by Ultraframe and administered by the dealer who fits the roof, plus a 25-year warranty on the lightweight composite tile. Crucially, this is not an insurance-backed guarantee – if the dealer who fits your roof goes out of business in years 1–10, you have to claim direct from Ultraframe and the process is more involved than Guardian's GGFi-backed IBG.
The 10-year system warranty covers structural defects, weather penetration, condensation issues, and any manufacturing fault on the prefabricated panels. It does not cover damage from severe weather (winds above 80mph), accidental damage, lack of maintenance, third-party modifications, or any glass panel that has been struck or scratched after install. The 25-year tile warranty covers fade, crack, frost damage, and impact resistance up to 25mm hail diameter.
- Years 0–2: Full warranty – dealer is the first contact for any issue. Most snagging falls in this window.
- Years 3–10: System warranty via dealer. If dealer is unreachable, claim direct via Ultraframe – expect 6–10 weeks for resolution.
- Years 11–25: Tile-only warranty. Covers fade, crack, frost damage, and hail impact.
- Transferable on house sale – warranty passes to the new owner provided the dealer is notified within 30 days of sale completion.
LivinROOF's warranty is dealer-administered, not insurance-backed. Verify the dealer's trading history (Companies House), Trustpilot rating, and Which? Trusted Trader status before signing – if they go out of business in years 1–10 you will have to claim direct from Ultraframe, which is slower and more involved than Guardian's GGFi-backed process.
Installation Timeline
A LivinROOF installation typically takes 4 to 6 days on site for a standard Edwardian conservatory and 6 to 8 days on Victorian or P-shaped layouts. The factory-prefabricated panels arrive on day one, the roof is weather-tight by end of day two, and the conservatory is usable from day three. Internal plaster, paint, and snagging make up the remaining days.
- Day 1: Scaffolding goes up. Old polycarbonate or glass roof stripped (2–3 hours). Frame inspected. Aluminium ridge bar fitted, engineered timber rafters dropped in.
- Day 2: Insulation panels installed. Glass panels lifted into place using suction cups (two-person job). Lightweight composite tile fitted on the tiled sections. Roof is weather-tight by end of day 2.
- Day 3: Lead flashing where roof meets the house. Velux roof windows installed and flashed. Internal plasterboard ceiling fitted to underside of insulation.
- Day 4–5: Plaster skim coat. Paint or pine cladding finish. Down-lights wired and fitted (if specified).
- Day 6: Snagging, scaffolding removed, Building Control sign-off, final clean and customer walkthrough.
LivinROOF installs run roughly one day longer than Guardian on the same conservatory size, mostly because the glass panels need careful sealing on both edges and the gasket system takes longer to bed in than a fully-tiled equivalent. Account for the extra disruption when planning the work around family routines.
Who Is the LivinROOF Best For?
LivinROOF is the strongest mainstream choice for homeowners who want some natural light retained in their conservatory after the roof conversion. If you are willing to lose all natural light from the existing polycarbonate roof in exchange for full thermal performance, Guardian or SupaLite at lower price points make more financial sense. If keeping the bright garden-room feel matters, LivinROOF is the system designed around that brief.
- Choose LivinROOF if: you want some panels of the roof glazed and others tiled; you specifically want the Ultraframe brand; the conservatory is north-facing and you need to maximise natural light; you have a budget of £10,500+ for a typical mid-size conservatory.
- Choose Guardian instead if: you want a fully-tiled roof with the strongest certification and largest installer network; you want insurance-backed warranty cover; you are happy to use roof windows for natural light rather than fixed glass panels.
- Choose Equinox instead if: you prefer a slimmer ridge profile and concealed gutter aesthetic; you have specific design requirements that the LivinROOF's standard ridge cannot meet.
- Choose Replay (Ultraframe) instead if: you like the LivinROOF dealer experience but want a fully-tiled roof at £1,000–£2,000 less than the LivinROOF.
Our Verdict
LivinROOF costs £9,500-£15,500 fitted in 2026. Only UK system that mixes glass and tile, U-value 0.15. Full Ultraframe review with dealer pricing and warranty analysis.
For more context on where LivinROOF sits in the wider market, see our tiled vs glass vs polycarbonate comparison, the replace vs new build decision guide, and our planning permission guide for conservation-area properties where the mixed glass-and-tile design tends to perform best in approval.
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Last updated: May 2026. Prices verified against three Ultraframe-approved dealer quotes. Customer reviews sampled from Trustpilot (180+ verified, 4.4/5) and Which? Trusted Trader in 2024 and 2025. Build quality, U-value, and warranty terms verified against Ultraframe Ltd technical literature and JHAI registration documents.
