Living Spaces

It is generally cheaper to have a Conservatory than an Extension. A full extension often requires more construction materials and labour, but also may include plumbing. A conservatory can become more expensive when you add things like a solid roof, bifold doors or increase its size. It is of course possible for a Conservatory to be more expensive than a single storey extension, but it isn’t very likely.

The house extensions that tend to last the longest are those built with brick. House extensions are often made from varying materials, depending on which company you go with or which styles you choose. uPVC is often used in conservatory construction and can last decades with the right care and conditions. Orangeries and regular extensions are often built using traditional brick and block construction methods, which we know can last a very long time.

Conservatories are not going to be banned in the UK, this is a myth brought about by people misunderstanding regulations. Existing homes can add conservatories as they always could, as long as they comply with planning and building regulations. However, when building a conservatory on a new build home, there are separate regulations surrounding energy efficiency. Our conservatories comply with all of the regulations, and our conservatories are the only full conservatory construction with an approved BBA accreditation.

You do not need a door between an orangery and a house. However, you do need a door between a conservatory and a house. This is to do with building regulations around electrics and plumbing. Orangeries are structural additions that integrate with the rest of your home naturally, and often a wall is removed to create an open plan space. A conservatory is seen as more temporary, added onto the existing structure of the home rather than extending it.