The Great British Summer is officially upon us, and with any luck we will see at least one or two more days of sunshine before the end of it. We love residential living during the summer months and think that one of the best places to enjoy your home during the summer is from the […]
There is frequently some confusion and misinformation around VAT on conservatories and we hope the following explanation will show how different VAT rates are applied when certain conditions are met. VAT at the current rate is payable on all types of home extensions, including conservatories, orangeries, garden rooms and any other glazed extensions, with a […]
Please Note: We only supply roof vents & components as part of our glazed extensions. We do not retail them separately.As mentioned on the previous page, since heat rises it is essential to have some form of ventilation in the roof of the conservatory and one or more opening roof vents, depending on the size […]
Before any work can be started on the foundations of a conservatory, an understanding of the conservatory ground conditions and subsoil strata on the site is needed. There are several ground conditions that need to be considered and if there is a inspection cover on the site you must also work out how to accommodate […]
Conservatories near sewers require special attention:Building Over Sewers (on private non-shared drains only)If there is an inspection cover on the site of your conservatory, you must also bear in mind how the foundations for the conservatory will accommodate sewer pipes. You need to ensure that the weight of the foundation is not imposed on the […]
The Party Wall Act 1996 regulates what you can and cannot do when building on part, or close to, a neighbouring property. You will need to refer to the Party Wall Act if you are planning to build a conservatory.You can download a copy of the Party Wall Act Explanatory Booklet where you will find […]
Why is glazing next to a Boundary NOT a good move?Almost every week I get asked to include glazing next to a boundary, or on the boundary, which I always refuse. In 35 years, I’ve never done it and I’ll walk away from any job where my client insists it’s what they want! Perhaps, I […]
Is there really any value in a conservatory Ball Park Figure?There’s not a day goes past when we are not asked “Please can you provide a quote or budget price for a conservatory…” from a rough description over the phone. Quite often followed by “…we only want a ‘ball-park figure, we won’t hold you to […]
The main factors affecting conservatory price are:Glazed Extensions (excluding Building Work)Location: Instead of having three sides, frequently a conservatory is into a corner, with just two sides, or sometimes into a courtyard, with only one side. Occasionally, a conservatory is freestanding with four sides.Size: width, projection, frame height, height at house wallType: Conservatory with a […]
Conservatory Planning Permission and Building Regulations are two different issues in the planning and building of a conservatory and should not be confused even though your Local Authority manage both. Since the changes in 2008, with respect to planning, there is no difference between a single storey solid roof extension, a conservatory, an orangery or […]
