Tiled Replacement Conservatory Roof Cost ?

Aletank

I have a 3x3 Victorian Conservatory with a poly carbonate roof, I'm interested in having the roof replaced with a tiled roof with a plastered vaulted internal ceiling with spot lights in.
Has anyone had it done ?
What did it cost ?
I've contacted a local company but they want to do a site survey & I'm sure a high pressure sales job etc
All I want is a rough price so I know if its a goer or not, the local company must know within a few hundred what a 3x3 roof costs.

Furts

A completely grey area . These roofs were illegal a few years ago. Some local authorities regard them as illegal and are enforcing their removal. I have no experience of this - this is based on the information that comes through to me.

I would not touch one of these roofs with a bargepole. Over priced and dubious - the latest "must have home improvement" IMHO. A conservatory is intended to have a clear roof - this was always the basis behind the design and the regulations governing it. If people want a solid roof they should be considering a properly built sun room.

The price of the roof you request is purely based on market forces.

Were I in your position I would keep my existing roof, or repair it if it has leaks. If it is worn out and needs replacing I would be suggesting a modern glass roof.

Furts

I would be interested to hear what your quotes are. I recently had an Ultraframe glass roof size approx 4.5m x2.5m fitted for around IIRR £3000-£3500.

I am aware of people having tiled roofs on similar sized conservatories and paying £7000 for these.

Aletank

This is why I want a rough ball park figure before getting harassed & wasting my time.
For £7k I'd expect a whole new conservatory, including footings, dwarf wall etc !
£3-3.5k just for a roof ?
I was thinking more like £2k for the roof fully fitted/plastered and spot lighted up !
Thanks for the replies so far !

SailorSam

You may find this an interesting read. It's a few years old though.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4086549

Aletank

SailorSam wrote: »

You may find this an interesting read. It's a few years old though.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4086549

Prices are mad,£6-7k ! lol .... How much is a new roof for a 3 bed semi, I bet you'd get quite a bit of change from £6-7k.
Think i'll get a quote just for the amusement value !

SailorSam

Aletank wrote: »

Prices are mad,£6-7k ! lol .... How much is a new roof for a 3 bed semi, I bet you'd get quite a bit of change from £6-7k.
Think i'll get a quote just for the amusement value !

Going back over 25yrs ago i had a go at selling double glazing. Getting a new roof on your conservatory reminds me of how we use to have to sell. And it wasn't unusual for an old couple to say to me ........... How much ? That's more than we paid for the house.

Furts

Aletank wrote: »

Prices are mad,£6-7k ! lol .... How much is a new roof for a 3 bed semi, I bet you'd get quite a bit of change from £6-7k.
Think i'll get a quote just for the amusement value !

But if you think it through, it mounts up. Say that you have super efficient fitters on your roof and two experienced men complete the work in two long summer days. They will cost out at say £250 per man per day.

This crew will want a profit on the job, typically £1000.

The roof manufacturer will want a profit on the job, typically £1000.

The roof will cost typically £2000.

The salesman will want a commission trying for £1000.

Add the VAT and you have a ball park figure of £7200.

This ties in with what people are being asked to pay. But bear in mind that market forces can push these costs well above this.

But also bear in mind that when the work has been done it is all a grey area, it is all unregulated, and it is all not inspected. Basically it is a true example of "Buyer Beware".

Candice-Marie

I'm about to have my conservatory roof replaced with a Guardian solid roof. It's an irregular shape but basically 20' x 11'. It will be plastered and have 7 spotlights. It also needs a lot of lead work (more than 'normal' due to an existing structure on the side of the house).

I had two quotes, one was £11,700 (inc Building Regs) the other was just under £10,000 (w/o Building Regs). The more expensive one was with an 'Approved' Guardian installer.

Neither company were 'hard sell' and I had done a fair bit of research and asked questions I already knew the answers to.

Anyway, I've gone with the more expensive quote because I felt they knew what they were talking about with Building Regs, when the other company was a bit vague and something didn't feel quite right, even though they had good comments on Checkatrade. I've also spoken to my local council about what they will need. Also the first company make and install the roof themselves, which I thought would mean less 'buck-passing' if there were any problems. Incidentally, both quotes had the spotlights at about £80-£90 each.

A surveyor has been out to do precise measuring and to inspect the foundation of the conservatory, and now I'm waiting to hear my installation date. They expect to be here for a week.

Although the existing roof is in a poor state, the structure of the conservatory is sound, so no need to start from scratch. Also I want the solid roof in order to use the space all year round. It's mostly too hot or too cold in there, and the noise of rain on the roof drives me to distraction. The new roof will help reduce the extremes of temperature.

If you're interested I will report back progress on this thread. I doubt I'd get a new conservatory for the same price, but even then, I don't WANT a conservatory, so that really would be a waste of money for me

Furts

Candice-Marie wrote: »

I'm about to have my conservatory roof replaced with a Guardian solid roof. It's an irregular shape but basically 20' x 11'. It will be plastered and have 7 spotlights. It also needs a lot of lead work (more than 'normal' due to an existing structure on the side of the house).

I had two quotes, one was £11,700 (inc Building Regs) the other was just under £10,000 (w/o Building Regs). The more expensive one was with an 'Approved' Guardian installer.

Neither company were 'hard sell' and I had done a fair bit of research and asked questions I already knew the answers to.

Anyway, I've gone with the more expensive quote because I felt they knew what they were talking about with Building Regs, when the other company was a bit vague and something didn't feel quite right, even though they had good comments on Checkatrade. I've also spoken to my local council about what they will need. Also the first company make and install the roof themselves, which I thought would mean less 'buck-passing' if there were any problems. Incidentally, both quotes had the spotlights at about £80-£90 each.

A surveyor has been out to do precise measuring and to inspect the foundation of the conservatory, and now I'm waiting to hear my installation date. They expect to be here for a week.

Although the existing roof is in a poor state, the structure of the conservatory is sound, so no need to start from scratch. Also I want the solid roof in order to use the space all year round. It's mostly too hot or too cold in there, and the noise of rain on the roof drives me to distraction. The new roof will help reduce the extremes of temperature.

If you're interested I will report back progress on this thread. I doubt I'd get a new conservatory for the same price, but even then, I don't WANT a conservatory, so that really would be a waste of money for me

An interesting post but also a reality check to some people. A shocking cost for a roof but you are happy with this so that is the main thing.

To put the quote into context MIL has just had a conservatory built. A little smaller than yours at around 15 feet by 9 feet.

To clear the site, remove the old asbestos conservatory, hand dig foundations, build insulated walls, a new insulated floor slab, electrics, plastering and landscaping came to £9000. This was with solar control glass, tilt and turn windows, and Ultraframe glass self clean roof.

The end result is that it is cool and insulated and suitable for use all year round.

Candice-Marie

To be honest, I agree the price is shocking - but having given it several months' thought, and helped by a kind gift in a will, I've talked myself into it!

Now it's imminent, I'm perfectly happy with my decision and really looking forward to it being done.