Find Local Conservatory Builders Near Me

Looking to transform your home with a new conservatory? Conservatories are a great way to introduce more space and light into your home, and are usually cheaper to build than house extensions and loft conversions.

Professional conservatory fitters can handle the job for you, ensuring you get a top quality service.

What a conservatory builder can help you with

Typically built to the rear of your house, conservatories are sunlit rooms that create a connection between your garden and your home.

Conservatory installers can help you with:

• Conservatory installations
• Orangery installations
• Conservatory roof replacements
• Conservatory cleaning and maintenance

Looking to create more space in your home? Whether you want a new dining room or want to create a cosy den to watch TV in, a conservatory is a great solution. Speak to a specialist today to get started.

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Factors to consider when choosing a conservatory specialist near me

Avoid stress and expensive repairs down the line by hiring a skilled conservatory builder to help you with your next project. Look out for tradespeople that:

1. Are an experienced company with a strong history of successful projects
2. Have all the necessary licenses and insurance needed to protect you and their workers
3. Have a good range of positive reviews from other homeowners
4. Are offering the service you need, and are available to carry out the work in the timeframe you need it by
5. Are quoting a price and payment option that you are happy with, having compared the quote with other local conservatory fitting companies

A local conservatory builder is more likely to respond as they’ll be right around the corner and ready to help.

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Should I build an orangery or conservatory?

Whether you get a conservatory or orangery depends on what you plan to use your space for.

The main difference between them is that orangeries are more substantial, sitting somewhere in between a conservatory and a proper extension. They’re usually built out of brick pillars and have a solid roof, which can either be made of glass or be fully tiled like a standard roof. 

The pros of an orangery include:

1. Their brick base helps them blend in better with your property 
2. They’re more energy efficient than conservatories
3. They’re considered more aesthetic, and add more value to your property

On the other hand, the pros of getting a conservatory include:

1. They’re highly customisable and come in a large range of designs
2. They allow more natural light to flood your home than orangeries do
3. They’re usually more affordable to install than orangeries

For more details, read our home improvement blog on choosing between an orangery and a conservatory.

Or, if you’re ready to get started, speak to a local conservatory specialist to request a quote.

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How much do conservatory builders cost to hire

How much you end up spending on your new conservatory depends on a range of factors, including the conservatory style, the type of roof you want (glass, polycarbonate or tiled), the conservatory style (lean-to, Victorian, Edwardian, gable-end), and where you live in the UK.

In general, you can expect to pay anywhere between £20,000 and £60,000 on a new conservatory. Orangeries start at around £45,000 and can cost upwards of £80,000.

For more information about conservatory and orangery prices, read our 2023 conservatory replacement cost guide. Or, if you only need to replace your conservatory roof, read our 2023 conservatory roof replacement cost guide.

Planning permission for conservatory jobs

To install a conservatory without having to apply for planning permission, your conservatory needs to conform to the below rules:

• Only half the area of the land around your home can be covered by the conservatory 
• Your conservatory can’t be higher than the highest part of the roof on your home / higher at the eaves than the existing eaves  
• Your conservatory can’t create an alteration to your roof  
• Your conservatory can’t be built forward of the ‘principal elevation’, or where it fronts a highway, the ‘side elevation’ 

Orangeries are subject to the same rules as single storey extensions. To avoid applying for planning permission for your orangery, you’ll need to ensure it falls under the permitted development rights outlined on the Planning Portal website.

For more information, read our planning permission guide, or ask a local conservatory installer for advice.

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Questions to ask conservatory builders near me

Are you licensed and insured?

Make sure to ask your conservatory specialist what insurance they have before you hire them. While it’s not a requirement, it’s a good idea for them to have public liability insurance to cover both of you against any accidental damage done to your home or personal injuries. This will guarantee protection for both parties and ensure your tradesperson is legally compliant.

How many years of experience do you have?

Knowing how many years of experience your conservatory installer has will allow you to pick a tradesperson who you are confident has sufficient expertise to carry out a high quality job. When you’re finding a conservatory builder through Rated People, head over to their profile to check out the pictures on their work gallery and their ratings and reviews.

How long will the job take?

Knowing what your project’s estimated timeline is will help you set realistic expectations about how long your window replacement will take to complete.

How much will the job cost?

Asking how much the job will cost will help you budget for your project and will ensure price transparency before you hire. How much you’ll end up spending depends on the scope of your project, and where you live in the UK, so make sure you add plenty of details when you post a job.

Do you use subcontractors? If so, are they licensed and insured?

If your conservatory specialist is planning on using subcontractors, then it’s a good idea to confirm the insurance coverage of everyone who will be working on the project, so make sure you ask before you hire.

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