Conservatories Prices

Buying a conservatory is a major investment, so when you're looking around you should look carefully at conservatory prices. This shouldn't be the only thing you look at - you should be taking care to make sure that your new conservatory is functional and meets your needs, and fits with the look of your house. But it's important to ensure that you don't go overboard, take out a huge loan, and saddle yourself with too much debt. If you are buying your conservatory as an investment, it's also important to think about how your new purchase will affect the resale value of your house - you don't want to spend more than you can recoup when you later sell your house.

A conservatory can have many different specifications, and each is built according to your specific requirements. Therefore it's impossible to say exactly what each conservatories price will be. Therefore, this hub will give an average conservatory price, and then run through some of the options you will need to consider.

Please note that, as conservatories are mainly sold in the UK market, all of the conservatories prices listed below are in UK pounds.

The mythical 'average' conservatory is said to cost approximately £10,000. This is because most people in the UK live in small to mid-sized suburban houses, and naturally tend to buy small, practical conservatories. In practice, though, a conservatory can cost anywhere from £5,000 to £30,000 to complete, depending on your specification

Any good conservatory will need a good foundation. To excavate and dig your foundations, you should factor in about £100 per cubic metre. Then factor in another £100 per cubic metre for the concrete base.

Unless you have chosen an all glass conservatory, walls will need to be constructed. You should expect to pay approximately £1 for each 2-3 bricks required, which depending on the way your conservatory is designed, could cost £500 - £1,000 in total.

Windows and doors are, thankfully, some of the cheapest parts of your conservatory. Including installation and frames, it would be reasonable to pay from £50-60 per window, and from £75-150 per door, depending on whether you have chosen single doors or patio doors.

Construction of a roof is usually charged per square metre. Lean to conservatory roofs are the most cost-effective option, and should set you back approximately £30 per sq m. Victorian and Edwardian roofs are slightly more expensive, but still should come to no more than £50 per sq.metre. You should also set aside a small amount for guttering.  Additionally, if you have a glass roof, you might want to think about installing some roof blinds.

The cost of conservatory flooring will depend very much on what type of floor you would prefer.  Different options include floor tiles, wooden, mosaic, or carpet, and each will vary in cost.  As floors don't need to be fitted by a conservatory specialist, you can probably find a good deal locally, but you should still expect to pay from £15 per square metre for carpeting, up to £35 per square metre for tiling.  Designer tiles and mosaics will, naturally, increase the cost.

Finally, don't forget to think about everything that will go inside your conservatory once it's complete - you don't want it to remain bare forever. 

It's worth investing in some good quality conservatory furniture, as a few good pieces will really stand out in this room.  You will also need to consider carefully the cost of installing conservatory blinds, for both the side windows and the roof. 

Always make sure that your conservatory is constructed and fitted by qualified and reputable professionals. When investing thousands of pounds in a conservatory, you want to make sure that it is built to last, and that you do not compromise quality in search of a low cost deal.

As with all major purchases, you should always do a lot of research and take professional advice.

Trade price conservatories are considerably cheaper than high street conservatory prices.  If you are skilled and prepared to put in some hard graft, then constructing your own conservatory can be a satisfying and cost-effective option.  But beware, this is not an option for the faint hearted, and if you are at all concerned about your abilities, we would always recommend having your new conservatory professionally installed.

Here's a quick video guide from one of the UK's leading DIY conservatory suppliers.