| | • Will I need planning permission?
• Can I (or my builder) install the conservatory?
• Can you carry out the complete project?
• What sort of designs do you make?
• Do you make the conservatories yourselves?
• What guarantee do you give?
• What will it cost?
• What maintenance is involved?
• Will it get too hot?
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Will I need planning permission? |
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In many cases planning permission is not required for the erection of a conservatory. We are happy to advise on individual cases and to arrange planning applications on your behalf should it be necessary. |
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Can I (or my builder) install the conservatory?
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We are happy to supply conservatories for installation by builders or customers. We will supply full building drawings for the baseworks and will be happy to assist with any technical queries which may arise. |
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Can you carry out the complete project?
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We have our own building teams who can construct the baseworks and our installation teams will complete all necessary finishing works to enable you to enjoy your conservatory to the full. We do not employ any sub-contract labour, all our work is carried out by our own employees. |
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What sort of designs do you make?
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We don't have any standard designs - basically the only limit is your own imagination and the structural integrity of the building. If you already have a design drawn up, we are happy to give you costings on that. Alternatively we can arrange a visit to discuss your requirements and we will then send you a scale drawing along with itemised costings. |
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Do you make the conservatories yourselves?
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All elements of the conservatory are manufactured on our own premises apart from the toughened glass sealed units. |
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What guarantee do you give?
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All sealed units are covered by the five year guarantee passed on to us by the manufacturers. Ten years on all other elements insofar as we are in control or have been in control of the materials or labour concerned. Note: This is limited by the requirement for basic maintenance to be carried out. e.g. lubricating mechanical mechanisms and maintaining a sound finish to the woodwork. |
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What will it cost?
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| | This question is akin to asking "How much is a red car?". However, a compete conservatory project including building works which results in a room size conservatory would generally be between the gross (VAT inclusive) price of £8000 to £15000. The bigger and more elaborate the conservatory, the higher the price - the higher the specification you choose, the higher the price |
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What maintenance is involved?
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Modern microporous finishes and modern advances in joinery structure result in a minimum maintenance requirement. Furthermore, when recoating a conservatory, there is little to no preparatory work other than wiping down prior to recoating. Recoating may be carried out at any period between 2 and 7 years depending on the exposure of the conservatory. Roofs may be glazed with aluminium glazing caps which gives an almost zero maintenance. |
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Will it get too hot?
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If properly designed from the outset - NO. Air must be allowed to escape through an extra large roof window (the size of a small door) and to work efficiently, a facility must be provided for air to be drawn into the conservatory at a low level whilst all window and doors are securely locked. In other words, the conservatory is ventilating all the time and simply awaiting your return to put it to use while keeping the building secure in your absence. |
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