Conservatories & Orangeries

As a 2025 UK guide, a conservatory or orangery typically costs between £10,000 and £35,000. The biggest factors are style and size (lean-to, Victorian, orangery), roof type — glass, tiled or solid, and glazing, base and heating. These are guide figures only — the best way to get an accurate price is two or three quotes, which our free matching service arranges for you.

Most conservatory or orangery projects take around 3–6 weeks on site, plus design time and any approvals beforehand. Your matched specialist will give you a firm schedule once they've seen the project.

A conservatory is mostly glazed, with a glass or polycarbonate roof. An orangery has more solid structure — brick or stone pillars and usually a flat perimeter roof with a central glazed lantern — so it feels more like a true room and sits closer in character to the house. Orangeries cost more but are used more year-round.

Many are permitted development within size and height limits, and conservatories under 30m² with external-quality glazing separating them from the house are often exempt from building regulations too. Conservation areas, listed buildings and larger orangeries are the common exceptions. Your specialist will confirm what applies.

Yes, with the right roof and glazing. A solid or tiled roof and modern energy-efficient glass keep the room comfortable in both summer and winter — the single biggest factor in whether a conservatory becomes a year-round room or a space you only use in spring.

Yes — it's completely free for homeowners. Tell us about your project, and we match you with a vetted, insured local specialist suited to your job and budget, then introduce you personally. We're paid a small fee by the installer only once your project is confirmed, so we always work in your interest — no spam, no pressure.