How do I sell my conservatory?

SuzySz

I'm getting an extension and the builders have quoted a fee to dismantle and remove the existing conservatory. However it's only 6 years old and in good condition and I would like to sell it or recycle it. This way I can make a bit of money and save in builders fees in removing it. However I am wondering whether there is a market for a used conservatory and where on earth I would advertise it? The other issue is where do I stand if my house is damaged by the buyer whilst they are dismantling the conservatory? I would be grateful to hear from anyone who has had experience of selling a conservatory or if you know of any companies who buy second hand conservatories. Cheers.

Guest101

At best it's worth a fraction of the price. It's not 'only' 6 years old. Whilst that's great in situ, the reality is that most people wouldn't use it, once you factor in removal, transport and labour the cost compared to new is marginally different, but with no guarantees.


As for damage caused by the builder, I'd suspect they're liability insurance would cover it

Minkybob

I don't have experience in selling a conservatory but drawing on my experience of selling stuff I would suggest checking online market places such as Ebay in fact a quick search shows people do sell these on ebay;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Conservatories/109072/i.html?_from=R40&LH_Complete=1&_nkw=conservatory&_dcat=109072&Featured%2520Refinements=UPVC%2520Conservatory&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

As for dismantling, I expect it would be wise to have it dismantled by a builder and either include the cost of that in the price to the buyer or just pay it yourself. If a builder damages something while taking it down you would have an opportunity for recompense.

Other online marketplaces are available of course as well as free ads etc.

ellie27

As said, if the buyer had to pay for dismantling and then transporting it, then installing it..... folk would be better buying brand new.

You might even struggle to give it away free!

jbainbridge

Try it on ebay ... you never know!

n217970

I bought one on eBay about 5 years ago, paid about £700 if memory serves me right. At the time it was a similar age to yours and originally cost the seller 20k. Of course that 20k also covered foundations brickwork etc. Other conservatories were going cheaper then the 700 but this one was in such a good condition it justified it.

The sellers builder dismantled it, although I would have done it if I had to. I estimate I spent another £1500 to £2000 on materials, doing all of the labour myself.

I ended up with a loverly big conservatory which became a large factor in my recent house sale for only £3k, the buyers had no idea it was second hand.

Stick it on an auction on eBay, you might get a few hundred for it which is more then you would get if it was chucked - its almost certainly how your builder would dispose of it.

ElzD

Hi,

Just bumped into this thread while looking up on how to sell my conservatory.
Wanted to know if SuzySz managed to sell the conservatory. will be happy if you could share your experience.

davidmcn

ElzD wrote: »

Wanted to know if SuzySz managed to sell the conservatory. will be happy if you could share your experience.

Given they last logged into the site in July 2017, I wouldn't hold your breath for a reply.

saajan_12

Of course will vary on the type of conservatory and the labour in dismantling / reassembling, but in general I'd think you can give it away on freecycle or some community group for either:
* free and collector dismantles / pays for any damage caused; or
* cost of your builder dismantling

Davesnave

ElzD wrote: »

Hi,

Just bumped into this thread while looking up on how to sell my conservatory.
Wanted to know if SuzySz managed to sell the conservatory. will be happy if you could share your experience.

She probably isn't going to tell you, but it's irrelevant anyway because different people have different experiences with eBay, Gumtree, Freecycle et al.


Some people just can't write a good advert that will atttract buyers, or they take terrible photos which put others off.

So far, the only thing I've failed to shift was some plasterboard, even when offered free of charge. It's worth bearing in mind that some things, including conservatories, (and plasterboard) can cost serious money to dispose of at recycling centres. You need to be patient, re-advertise and keep calm when things go wrong. If you persist and your ad is good, almost everything goes in the end.