Orangery cost

joehfax

Hi, thanks for looking

Myself and my partner have been to look at a house to buy but we would want more space if we were successful in buying it, we both like the idea of an orangery with bi folding doors and was just wondering how much this would cost? The size we were thinking would be 4.8m by 3m.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks

Davesnave

The first insight I will give you is that a tarted-up conservatory is a bad way to add value to a house. That's what most 'orangeries' are; just kits screwed together by conservatory & double-glazing companies that don't have to meet building regulations. Consider the maximum lifespan at 20 years and you'll not be disappointed.

A better bet is a garden room built by a local builder and meeting the requirements of the regulations for things like heat loss in winter. The garden room will cost more, but it will still be there in 50 years from now.

Having said that, we built a conservatory onto our bungalow because a garden room would have messed with the daylight in the living room. We built the foundations and walls to full building standards and the conservatory company did the superstructure. It would have cost in the region of £22k for 30m2 doing it that way, but the conservatory co (40 years established 5star reviews) broke their own contract, so we only paid 70% of their bill. Many double glazing companies are somewhat dodgy, and don't imagine for a moment that household names like Anglian and Everest will be better, because they may well be worse. It's an unregulated industry.

Anyway, the result is a much more usable space than we expected, but we paid particular attention to ventilation and insulation. Even on the worst day this year, with outside temperatures at -6c, we were working in there comfortably.

As for bi-fold doors, do you live in an insect-free zone? :rotfl:

Aylesbury_Duck

What variety of oranges do you plan to grow?

Furts

How long is a piece of string? An orangery is a current fashion item, aimed at consumers who will not consider a conservatory because of all the negatives that go with that territory.

You would be crazy to go this route but if you have say £20000 to spare then that is your decision.

VfM4meplse

Davesnave wrote: »

Having said that, we built a conservatory onto our bungalow because a garden room would have messed with the daylight in the living room.

I have been working in my conservatory all day, the rest of the house has been uncomfortably cool but my glass house has been toasty. Now the sun's out, it's time to retreat back inside

I expect this structure to be standing for many years to come.

Slinky

Davesnave wrote: »

As for bi-fold doors, do you live in an insect-free zone? :rotfl:

I struggle to see the practicalities of these also. We have a pair of French doors into our sunroom, and usually open just one of them and can get a lot of insects coming in. They seem a lot of expense for the limited amount of time you could realistically have them wide open in this cold windy country.

Spender£

joehfax wrote: »

Hi, thanks for looking

Myself and my partner have been to look at a house to buy but we would want more space if we were successful in buying it, we both like the idea of an orangery with bi folding doors and was just wondering how much this would cost? The size we were thinking would be 4.8m by 3m.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks

My neighbour opted for one of these 5 years ago, it cost her £14,000 for 8ft x 6ft Orangery, it is mostly brick based with skylights etc but she said it does make the back room dark compared to a conservatory.

Gloomendoom

Spender£ wrote: »

My neighbour opted for one of these 5 years ago, it cost her £14,000 for 8ft x 6ft Orangery, it is mostly brick based with skylights etc but she said it does make the back room dark compared to a conservatory.

Exactly why we are going for a conservatory/orangery/glass roofed extensionary. Without the glass roof, the rooms at the back of the house will be very dark.

The local planning department referred to it as an extension.

AndyMc.....

Gloomendoom wrote: »

Exactly why we are going for a conservatory/orangery/glass roofed extensionary. Without the glass roof, the rooms at the back of the house will be very dark.

The local planning department referred to it as an extension.

The will do and it will be completed without any building regs or visits from their buildings inspector.

Davesnave

Gloomendoom wrote: »

Exactly why we are going for a conservatory/orangery/glass roofed extensionary. Without the glass roof, the rooms at the back of the house will be very dark.

The local planning department referred to it as an extension.

In 2016, when we re-roofed the bungalow, we had scaffolding up, which gave us a fair idea what it would be like in the living room with a solid roofed structure. We didn't like it! We haven't suffered from SAD in the winter since coming here.


So, we opted for a conservatory, never expecting to have it as a habitable area in winter, but it's in the cooler months when it comes into its own. There's a radiator in it which we've not used. The 5kW rated wood burner in the living room copes just fine.


My building control guy has never given it a second glance.

halogen

I'm struggling to even get a quote for a conservatory/orangery. Everest, Anglian ( who I booked visits from) never showed up and the only local builder never even replied.

I could buy the kit for what I want at Homebase for £3000 but I simply can't find anyone to build it and do the plans the council will need. I'm finding it very frustrating


As for what type of oranges- my thing is actully lemons. :-) growing citrus plants is exactly why I want a conservatory.