The Cost of a Conservatory

The cost of your conservatory will vary depending on many different factors. It’s not just about finding the cheapest deal online with a cheap supplier. Conservatories vary in price because of many different things including materials used, design, style, quality of workmanship and more. You can typically expect a basic conservatory that is fitted professionally to cost you around £5,000. You can save money by opting for a Do It Yourself conservatory which will save you approximately £1,500 however you need to ensure you are comfortable with properly fitting your conservatory to ensure it is level and safe. An experienced DIY enthusiast should be fine with the task but if you are not seasoned in the arts of building it is recommended you opt for a professional construction of your conservatory. Depending on your conservatory and extras the price of a conservatory varies dramatically and can reach as high as £30,000.

DIY conservatories can be as low as £150 per square metre and lean to conservatories are typically cheaper. Naturally though you will need to organize the building of the conservatory yourself and any research, additional tools and extra labour you need, will come out of your own pocket on top of the purchase.

For a reasonable and cheap conservatory that includes professional construction in the bill you should expect to pay around £500 per square metre. If the garden or home presents any problems, extra considerations or if levelling is required this price will go up. You can expect to be able to afford a PVCu conservatory with this kind of budget; hardwood or aluminium alternatives will be more expensive.

For a conservatory with a little more style and luxury you can expect to pay out about £1,000 per square metre which will include extras that help to keep your conservatory hot in the winter and cool in the summer. Many high quality conservatories will also offer air conditioning as part of the package deal to ensure your conservatory is at optimal temperature throughout the year.

If you have a substantially more extensive budget you can go for a top of the line luxury conservatory with a hardwood finish instead of the plastic PVCu. This will improve the overlook look and feel of your conservatory and is an excellent addition to a traditional home. Hardwood conservatories tend to cost at least 50% more than the budget PVCu alternatives. If your home already has PVCu windows and doors a PVCu conservatory would be much more beneficial for you. However, if not then your home would really benefit form the style and luxury a hardwood conservatory can offer. You should also consider heating options in your conservatory. Building regulations prohibit permanent heating in the conservatory but you can still have fixed radiators so long as they have a separate heating control. If you do prefer fixed heating or storage heaters you are looking at potentially an additional £500 to £1,000 added to your conservatory bill depending on the existing plumbing of your home.