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Conservatory Price Guide
Top tips
- Buy the very best conservatory you can afford
- Get at least three quotations
- Always compare ‘like with like’ down
to the smallest specification
It is impossible here, due to the number of variables
in specifications, to give anything other than a rough
guide to pricing calculations.
Price variations, especially for bespoke designs, can
be considerable. As a rough indication, for example, hardwood
conservatories can cost 30-50% more than PVCu for made-to-measure
designs.
Shown below are example prices for various conservatories.
The prices relate to PVCu only; they cover supply and fit,
include VAT and assume a straightforward site that is flat
and easily accessible.
To help with price comparisons – and because of
the many different requirements – the varying specifications
have been split into three categories:
Bronze
This assumes a reasonable quality PVCu frame extrusion
plus standard double-glazing and 16mm polycarbonate
in the roof. Silver
This assumes a top-quality PVCu frame fitted with superior
locking and security features, Pilkington K (Low E)
double-glazing and 25mm or 35mm polycarbonate in the
roof. Gold
This assumes a top-quality PVCu frame fitted with
superior locking and security features, Pilkington
K (Low E) double
glazing in both side frames and roof. The frames may
also be fully reinforced and/or connected by structural
mullions. Equal site line may also be an option with
this specification along with perhaps some sort of
Solar Control Glass such as Celsius Performance
Glass or ‘anti
sun’ glass.
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Example - Victorian
style conservatory - 3.6 m x 3.35 m (approx
12 ft x 11ft)
Bronze specification
- £7500 - £9000
Silver specification - £9000 - £12000
Gold specification - £13000 - £17000 |
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Example - L
Shaped Edwardian Conservatory - 7.5 m x 4.5
m (approx 24 ft x 15ft)
Bronze specification - £15500 - £19000
Silver specification - £19000 - £22500
Gold specification - £25000 - £35000 |
It is very important
when comparing prices – and
always get at least three quotations – to compare ‘like
with like’. Make sure every detail of the specification
is identical on each quotation. And whether you are shopping
at the budget or luxury end of the market you should always
buy the very best conservatory you can afford.
It is not unusual for prices from suppliers for similar-sized
conservatories to vary by several thousand pounds and this
underlines the importance of comparing ‘like with
like’. As well as differences in the specifications,
service standards may also impact on cost. Long-established
suppliers with extensive showrooms, sound warranties, dedicated
service engineers and customer help-lines will have higher
operating costs than the one-man outfit working from home
with just a mobile phone.
Do bear in mind the other factors that can affect the
overall cost of the project. These include:
Site – if it is not flat and easy to work on then
additional building work will almost certainly be required
and the cost could be substantial
Accessibility – if the builders are unable to get
to the site without going through the house this, too,
could push the price up
Parking – it’s not just easy access for the
builders; if there is no room for a skip outside the house
any soil removed will have to be taken away daily, adding
to the cost
Drains – building regulation approval will be required
if drains or manholes have to be moved
Electricity/plumbing – costs will rise if provision
needs to be made for these services
When assessing your budget, remember to allow a small
contingency of around 10% for any unexpected extras or
additions that may be needed. These could include changes
you decide to make after you place your order, which might
add to the cost. In addition, preparation of the site can
sometimes throw up unforeseen problems that have cost implications.
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