Conservatory Estimates and Options for First Timer

gwynlas

Given you are opting for solid walls on two sides with glazed roof I believe your design falls more under extension label than comservatory and being on a new build probably requires planning permission.
A fully compliant extension is of more use than the temporary structure conservatory and should at least recoup its cost as adding to footprint.

Rosa_Damascena

-taff said:

An extension doesn't need a solid roof, and conservatories don't need proper foundations...I think I'd go with an extension rather than a conservatory unless you really it to use as a greenhouse...

That is exactly what I am going to do! I have a wonderful south facing conservatory complete with a polycarbonate roof and much as I love it I can't use it during the winter months, and in the summer it can exceed 50 degrees C. Having said that a bit of sunshine makes a huge difference - we were able to take afternoon tea in it on 1st Feb this year, so I have been using it for 6 months.

Got the PP through and am looking to build next year, and it will be a brick-built orangery with a giant lantern, and an all weather room. The one thing I will miss about the excessive heat is being able to dry my washing in it within a couple of hours at this time of the year!

JG54

Hi
I am doing a very similar project in size and style. 

I went through so many websites and also sought advice from structural engineer because at one point wanted to have a solid roof.

With a tiles solid roof you would need PP and BR.

If your roof is at least 75% glass it would still be considered as conservatory given that majority of your side walls are glass.

I am in London zone 5 and the quote that  I was given for proper foundation , insulation etc. came to 19k + Vat. 

The labs.co.uk website is really good for questions on PP and BR re conservatory.

Let me know what your final quote turned out to be. It has been a nightmare to get ppl out to give you quotes due to the High demand in building work during Covid time.

koalakoala

I think that's silly money to pay for a conservatory with a glass roof. Get a decent structure from the start

Rosa_Damascena

Rosa_Damascena said:

-taff said:

An extension doesn't need a solid roof, and conservatories don't need proper foundations...I think I'd go with an extension rather than a conservatory unless you really it to use as a greenhouse...

That is exactly what I am going to do! I have a wonderful south facing conservatory complete with a polycarbonate roof and much as I love it I can't use it during the winter months, and in the summer it can exceed 50 degrees C. Having said that a bit of sunshine makes a huge difference - we were able to take afternoon tea in it on 1st Feb this year, so I have been using it for 6 months.

Got the PP through and am looking to build next year, and it will be a brick-built orangery with a giant lantern, and an all weather room. The one thing I will miss about the excessive heat is being able to dry my washing in it within a couple of hours at this time of the year!

I had forgotten about this thread.

11 months on and my dream is taking shape nicely!

Rosa_Damascena

JG54 said:

Hi
I am doing a very similar project in size and style. 

I went through so many websites and also sought advice from structural engineer because at one point wanted to have a solid roof.

With a tiles solid roof you would need PP and BR.

If your roof is at least 75% glass it would still be considered as conservatory given that majority of your side walls are glass.

I am in London zone 5 and the quote that  I was given for proper foundation , insulation etc. came to 19k + Vat. 

The labs.co.uk website is really good for questions on PP and BR re conservatory.

Let me know what your final quote turned out to be. It has been a nightmare to get ppl out to give you quotes due to the High demand in building work during Covid time.

Proper foundation on a conservatory....how I laughed

I am surprised at just how shallow conservatory foundations run.