Pop-Top Roof Fitters Near You
Compare vetted UK elevating roof installers — supply and fit, upstairs beds, canvas replacement and repairs — ranked by trust score and verified reviews.
What a Pop-Top Roof Fitter Does
A pop-top fitter cuts the van’s roof skin, bonds an elevating roof frame into the aperture, and fits the cap, mechanism and canvas that lift to give standing height inside. On most conversions the job also includes an upstairs bed board — a second double berth in the raised roof — plus a new headlining to finish the cut edge, and any wiring that needs rerouting around the new opening.
It is a distinct trade from general van conversion. Cutting a structural roof panel, treating the cut edge so it never rusts, and bonding a frame that has to stay watertight through years of raising and lowering is specialist work with little margin for error. Plenty of full-service converters fit roofs as part of a build; a smaller number will take your van in for the roof alone, which is what most owners of an already-converted van are looking for.
Supply & fit
Roof selection for your base vehicle, cutting and bonding the frame, mechanism, canvas and a finished headlining.
Upstairs beds
Bed boards and mattresses in the raised roof, adding a second double berth without extending the van’s footprint.
Repairs & canvas
Canvas replacement on ageing roofs, mechanism and strut servicing, and remedial work on leaking or poorly fitted installations.
How to Choose a Pop-Top Fitter
Ask about the cut edge. This is the question that separates specialists from generalists. Once the roof skin is cut, that raw edge has to be treated and sealed properly or it will corrode from the inside out — years later, and expensively. A good fitter will describe their process without being prompted twice.
Get the warranty in writing, water ingress specifically. Leaks are the failure mode that matters. Ask what is covered, for how long, and what you need to do to keep it valid — some warranties depend on the canvas being dried before it is stowed.
Check the closed height. The cap adds a few centimetres above the original roof line. Most vans still clear standard barriers, but get the figure and check it against the car parks, ferries and garages you actually use.
Front-tilt, rear-tilt or full-length? Tilting roofs open at one end and are usually cheaper; full-length caps lift level and give more usable upstairs space. Which suits you depends on whether you want the raised roof as a sleeping berth, standing room while cooking, or both.
What it costs: budget £2,500–£4,500 supplied and fitted for a quality elevating roof. Get two or three quotes against the same written spec — roof model, canvas, whether a bed board is included, and the headlining finish — because those variables move the price far more than the labour does.
Top-Rated Pop-Top Roof Specialists
Converters on The Camper Directory with a pop-top specialism, ranked by trust score. Click any company for its full profile, verified reviews and quote requests.
Endless Summer Wales
Pdubz Conversions
Denby Campervans
Templer Way Campers
The Dub Hut
Bilbo's Campervans
Campervandom
Twin Coast Campers
West Country Conversions
T1 Conversions
DubMotion Campers
Trevetts Conversions
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Still Deciding Between a Pop-Top and a Fixed Roof?
This page is for finding someone to fit an elevating roof. If you are still weighing up whether a pop-top is the right choice at all — against a fixed high-top, or against living with the standard roof — our pop-top vs fixed high-top guide compares the two on headroom, running costs, security and resale. It is worth reading first: the roof decision is difficult and expensive to reverse once the skin is cut.
Because a pop-top will not support a DVLA body-type change on its own, it is also worth running your build through the DVLA reclassification checker before you spend, and reading the campervan registration guide if the log book entry matters to you.
Find Pop-Top Fitters by Area
A roof fit means leaving the van at a workshop for several days, so a fitter within a couple of hours’ drive is realistic for most owners — and it makes warranty visits far less painful. Browse converters and roof specialists by area:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to fit a pop-top roof?
A quality elevating roof supplied and fitted typically costs £2,500–£4,500 in the UK. The spread comes from the roof itself, whether you choose a full-length or three-quarter cap, the canvas specification, and whether an upstairs bed board is included. Fitting alone — if you supply the roof — is usually a smaller share of that, but most fitters prefer to supply and fit so the warranty sits in one place.
Will a pop-top let me reclassify my van as a campervan with the DVLA?
No. A pop-top is not treated as a permanent structure for DVLA body-type purposes, even when closed, so an elevating roof on its own will not get a van reclassified as a motor caravan. A fixed high-top is a different matter. If reclassification is part of your plan, check where your build stands before you spend money on the basis of it.
How long does fitting a pop-top take?
Most workshops quote three to five working days for a supply-and-fit on a common platform like a Transporter or Transit Custom. The job involves cutting the roof skin, bonding and sealing the frame, fitting the elevating mechanism and canvas, then trimming the headlining — so it is a workshop job measured in days, not a same-day fitment.
Does cutting the roof cause leaks or rust?
It can if done badly, which is the main reason to use a specialist. The cut edge has to be properly treated and sealed, and the frame bonded to the manufacturer’s specification. Ask any fitter how they treat the cut edge, what sealant system they use, and what the warranty covers on water ingress specifically. A reputable installer will have a clear answer and put it in writing.
Can I still fit a roof rack or solar panels with a pop-top?
Not on the elevating section itself in most cases — the mechanism is not designed to carry that load, and the cap has to lift freely. Some designs allow lightweight solar to be bonded to the cap, and others leave enough fixed roof at the front or rear for bars. Raise it with your fitter before you commit, because it is easier to plan around at quote stage than to retrofit afterwards.
Does a pop-top affect the height of my van?
Slightly. The cap sits proud of the original roof line, adding a few centimetres to the closed height. For most conversions the van still clears standard height barriers, but the exact figure depends on the roof and the base vehicle — get the closed height in writing from your fitter and check it against any car parks or ferries you use regularly.
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