Conservatory
Adding a conservatory to your house is one of the largest and most expensive home improvements that most people consider doing. Conservatory building is unfortunately an area that is popular with 'cowboys' and con-artists and so you should be very careful about your conservatory purchase.
This section looks at all aspects of buying a conservatory, from how to get the right price all the way through to maintaining your conservatory temperature in summer and winter.
The following table gives examples of conservatory prices that our visitors have submitted. Please click on the link to go to a page with more detailed information.
| Main Category | Sub-category | Submitted Price | Units | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply + build | Basic | £225 | m2 | 2005-01-02 |
| Supply + build | Basic | £225 | m2 | 2006-03-08 |
| Supply + build | Basic | £7000 | item/job | 2007-10-08 |
| Supply + build | Basic | £12500 | item/job | 2008-03-30 |
We have collected and written plenty of Conservatory articles, from how to deal with conservatory salesmen through to how to keep your new conservatory cool and buy the right Conservatory furniture. Please feel free to browse some of our most recent articles on conservatory topics.
| Maintitle | About the article | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Blinds for Conservatories | This article is about types of conservatory blind, what they are good for and how much they will roughly cost.... | 2008-04-16 |
| Conservatory Solar Coating Evaluation | What are Conservatory Solar Coatings and can they be used instead of conservatory blinds?... | 2008-04-16 |
| Conservatory Furniture | Rattan, wicker, teak, iron, plastic - which material should I use for my conservatory furniture and how much will it roughly cost?... | 2008-04-14 |
| Conservatory prices | Example average prices to expect when buying a conservatory or sunroom... | 2008-02-18 |
| Different Types of Conservatory | Help is given as the what type of conservatories are available and the best way to decide which is the most appropriate style for your home. The article describes what to consider in order to give you... | 2008-02-01 |
| Conservatory Design | How to go about designing your conservatory and make the best use of the light and space it will provide. Information is given on what are the best materials and colors to use for this extension to yo... | 2008-02-01 |
| Conservatory Purchase | All sorts of information is provided on the costs of purchasing, building and designing a conservatory for your home. The benefits of adding a conservatory to your home are also discussed.... | 2008-02-01 |
| Building a Conservatory | Explanation of how to make your own conservatory and what factors to consider prior to undertaking such a large project. The article discusses the need for a proper foundation, as well as how to choos... | 2008-02-01 |
| Conservatory Contractor Selection | Advice on how to select the best contractor to build your conservatory. It includes information about the questions that need to be asked regarding their experience and credentials.... | 2008-02-01 |
| Old Conservatory | Having moved into my house a year ago I have decided it is time to assess the state of my conservatory with an eye to getting it replaced or at least making it look more presentable! This blog discuss... | 2007-12-24 |
| Sunroom Luxury | A sunroom can be a wonderful place to enjoy the garden in the middle of winter, but it needs careful planning... | 2007-11-05 |
| Conservatory Buying | Advice on what to consider when buying a conservatory... | 2007-11-05 |
| Self Build or DIY Conservatory | What are the pro's and con's of a self-build conservatory, what's the procedure and how much money will it save me?... | 2007-07-27 |
| Furnishing a Conservatory | Conservatories are such lovely and serene rooms that homeowners want to spend a lot of time in them. However, you cannot enjoy your conservatory very easily without choosing conservatory furniture.... | 2007-07-27 |
| Conservatory Construction | Conservatories remain a popular addition to homes around the world in the 21st century, and they have been used to enhance homes for over 300 years. Conservatories provide a transition between the mai... | 2007-07-26 |
| Planning Permission for Conservatories | Conservatories - lets get it straight once & for all - If you were to ask 10 home owners about the Planning requirements for a conservatory I guarantee 8 out of the 10 would say 'Conservatories don't ... | 2007-07-24 |
| DIY Conservatory | Assuming you have already decided on the style and size of the conservatory all you have to do now is make a decision as to which DIY conservatory to buy.... | 2007-07-24 |
| Conservatory price breakdown | In this guide we attempt to answer questions often asked by clients - namely how much will it cost to construct a base and erect the conservatory? And can you give us some...... | 2007-07-06 |
| History of Conservatories | A brief and interesting history on conservatories. ... | 2007-07-02 |
| Conservatory History | The history of conservatories dates back to some Roman attempts to provide structures, which let in the light but kept out the cold. These structures were primarily made out of sheets of mica instead ... | 2007-07-02 |
| Hardwood Conservatory | There are many options when considering building a hardwood conservatory. A cheap hardwood conservatory could last for less than ten years, whereas one built form a quality timber could last a lifetim... | 2007-05-28 |
| Conservatory Types | Victorian, Gazebo, Georgian and Edwardian are some of the conservatory sun room styles you can select from, a range of wood types to build your sun room, including oak, maple, cedar, mahogany and fir.... | 2007-05-13 |
| Conservatory Companies | Of all the Conservatory decisions to be made, however, the question of which conservatory manufacturer to award the contract to is the most crucial.... | 2007-05-13 |
| Conservatories Construction | Building a self build conservatory is actually quite a straight-forward task and if you are a competent DIY enthusiast you will find adding a new conservatory to your home is relatively easy and not a... | 2007-05-13 |
| Conservatory or Sunrooms | If possible, view some installations done by your proposed supplier. Talk to their customers about how the builders went about their work, whether there were any major delays etc.... | 2007-05-13 |
| Conservatories and Sunrooms | In the UK the conservatory as a live-in sunroom has become nothing short of a £15 billion ($25 billion) a year industry. It is now estimated that one in every four homes in the UK has a con... | 2007-05-13 |
| Conservatory Sunroom | Homeowners who want to add a sunroom onto their house will be pleasantly surprised at the number of options available to them. After considering what type of sunroom will work best and the budget for ... | 2007-05-13 |
| Refused conservatory planning permission | Firstly its important before you try to solve any problem to know exactly what the problem is and only the Planning Officer who rejected your application can tell you that. You will have received a re... | 2007-01-19 |
| CONSERVATORY Building | Cost estimates for general conservatory building work in the UK. This category concentrates on identifying and estimating all the costs the a new conservator...... | 2007-01-16 |
| Conservatory Advice | Mark out in your garden where the conservatory will approximately go to get a feel for how much space it will take. Is there still enough room for an outside seating area if you need one?... | 2007-01-16 |
| Conservatory Building Regulations | Do I need to follow building regulations when I build my conservatory?... | 2007-01-16 |
| Buy a Consevatory | In this section some tips for conservatory buyers are presented- we hope you find these bits of advice helpful in your conservatory search. ... | 2007-01-14 |
| Conservatory Prices | As a rough guide a you can be charged from £5000 for very basic professionally fitted conservatory. If you can't afford that then maybe think of a DIY conservatory kit which could cost up to &po... | 2007-01-14 |
| Conservatory Plants | If you are lucky enough to have a conservatory, or are considering getting one then you should really consider brightening up the place with a few plants. And seeing as you have a nice warm conservato... | 2007-01-13 |
| Conservatory or not? | With such a difficult decision to make it is helpful to remember the following points. In most cases it may be cheaper to move house rather than build a conservatory, this is especially so if you are ... | 2007-01-12 |
| Conservatory Frame | A brief guide to the different choices of materials to build the frame of your conservatory.... | 2007-01-12 |
| Conservatory Natural Stone Flooring | Conservatory natural stone flooring: Limestone, sandstone, slate, granite or marble? Advice on the pro's and con's of each along with some rough estimates of the price of each flooring type per square... | 2007-01-12 |
| Conservatory cooling part II | Follow-up to How can I cool my conservatory in which a quieter portable air condtioning unit is investigated.... | 2007-01-12 |
| An Orangery | Ever wondered about the origin of the Orangery?... | 2007-01-12 |
| Conservatory Design | There are many factors to consider when thinking about the design of your conservatory. The style of your house for instance and finding a design to compliment it and fit with the era of it. Your budg... | 2007-01-12 |
| Conservatories, Sunrooms and Patios | The better living with lustrous design and Low-E glasses gives you unrestricted view of the surrounding within the comfortable coziness of the glass enclosed area.... | 2007-01-12 |
| Conservatory Insulation | With ever increasing heating costs, the insulation value or the ability of your new uPVC conservatory to retain heat during the colder months of the year is becoming an even more important factor to c... | 2007-01-12 |
| What is FENSA? | FENSA was set up by the Glass and Glazing Federation because from 1st April 2002 all replacement glazing in houses comes under building regulations. The main aim being to ensure that all replacement w... | 2007-01-12 |
| Conservatory Glossary | A glossary of terms used in the selling and construction of conservatories... | 2007-01-12 |
| Conservatory Planning Permission | If you want to have a conservatory built then you may have to seek planning permission first. here are some guidelines as to whether you have to or not.... | 2007-01-12 |
| Why build or buy a Conservatory? | Thinking of buying or building a conservatory or maybe confused or interested as why your friends and neighbours have opted for a conservatory which isn't, after all, a cheap home improvement?... | 2007-01-12 |
| Prices of Conservatories | The table below details the mains costs and prices associated with building or improving a conservatory. These figures are a guide to the costs and will be dependent on the location and materials used... | 2007-01-12 |
| Conservatory sales tactics | It's a bit of a cliche to have the hard sell from double glazing and conservatory sales people but it still happens. Here I will tell you of a few typical approaches they will make to convince you tha... | 2007-01-12 |
| Conservatory price? | As a rough guide a very basic professionally fitted conservatory can cost from £5000. If you can't afford that then maybe think of a DIY kit which could cost up to £1500 less. However, the... | 2007-01-12 |
| Conservatory Blinds | It contains detailed advantes on the different types of blinds that are available for Conservatories. ... | 2007-01-12 |
| Roof of Conservatories | Are you ready to begin construction on that dream conservatory, so you can finally grow beautiful plants of your own and have a room with a glorious view that you can quietly relax in and read a favor... | 2007-01-12 |
| Conservatory Cooling | What actually work and whats just marketing rubbish about cooling your conservatory... | 2007-01-12 |
| Sunroom Design Tips | Are you brainstorming a creative way to construct the sunroom of your dreams? ... | 2006-12-04 |
| uPVC Conservatories | If you're looking for a practical, strong and high-quality material for your conservatory design, consider going with uPVC.... | 2006-12-04 |
| Kitchen Conservatory | Believe it or not, a conservatory or sunroom is not just a place to grow beautiful plants, trees and flowers, entertain company and guests or sit quietly and relax with a good book.... | 2006-12-04 |
| Gazebos | Gazebos can be a vital solution for those who love nature and want to see its beauty in the open. Most people would like to sit outside of their home to enjoy nature. A gazebo will also make being out... | 2006-11-13 |
| Gazebo or Sunroom? | Having a gazebo or sunroom in the backyard is an excellent way to enhance the appearance while providing you with a quiet place to sit and relax after a hard day at work.... | 2006-11-04 |
| Things To Consider When Purchasing Sunroom Kits | Adding a sunroom kit to your home can offer you the warmth of the sun year round. A sun room gives you outdoor access while offering you indoor comfort.... | 2006-11-04 |
| Conservatory Sunrooms | The conservatory -sunroom, is this UK phenomenon about to hit the other side of the Atlantic? ... | 2006-09-22 |
| Sunrooms | A specially built room enclosed mostly with glass to afford maximum exposure to sun is what is called a sunroom. If properly planned, the sunroom can be as comfortable as any other room in your house.... | 2006-09-22 |
| Georgian and Victorian Conservatories | Want to know the difference between Georgian and Victorian design Conservatories...read on...... | 2006-09-22 |
| Oak Conservatories | Oak is now the most popular European hardwood for conservatories and orangeries. Arguably the most beautiful of all woods used in these types of construction... ... | 2006-08-28 |
| Decorating conservatory | When decorating a conservatory, there are many factors you should keep in mind. These include determining the plants to add to your conservatory, as well as the furnishings, the blinds, and the type ... | 2006-07-21 |
| Conservatory Finance | Conservatories are a costly investment. If you choose to have one installed professionally, a basic conservatory will cost you about £5000. Doing it yourself with a kit will cost about £... | 2006-07-21 |
| Conservatory styles | When it comes to choosing a conservatory, it is helpful to know more about the different materials used for conservatories as well as the various styles of conservatory. It is important to consider t... | 2006-07-21 |
| Conservatory Manufacturers | It is often said that next to buying a home and a car, a conservatory is the greatest single investment made in life. As such choosing the right conservatory can be a daunting task.... | 2006-06-30 |
| Conservatory Snagging | Find out what problems you should keep an eye out for before paying for your newly completed conservatory - Snagging your conservatory build... | 2006-01-05 |
| Conservatory Plan | Helpful hints for you to plan your conservatory.... | 2005-12-14 |
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