As a family-run business with over three decades of experience, we understand that investing in a conservatory is a significant decision. While it’s natural to want a straightforward answer about prices, the average cost of a conservatory depends on a number of factors – from the style you choose to the type of roof system you prefer.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down everything that influences conservatory prices and help you understand what budget you might need for your extension. We’ll explore different materials, styles, and optional extras, helping you make an informed decision about your home improvement project.
Before we delve into specific costs, it’s important to understand what you’re investing in. A conservatory isn’t just an extra room – it’s a versatile space that transforms how you use your home. Whether you’re looking for a bright dining area, a calm home office, or a relaxing garden room, a well-designed conservatory adds monetary and lifestyle value to your property.
Modern conservatories are secure, offer excellent thermal efficiency, and can be used comfortably throughout the year, making them a practical investment in your home’s future.
Our uPVC conservatories represent excellent value while delivering outstanding performance. These structures combine durability with low maintenance requirements, making them our most popular choice for homeowners with a tighter budget. The frames come with a lifetime warranty against discolouration and misting to give you peace of mind on your investment. UPVC offers superior insulation properties, keeping your conservatory warm and helping to reduce energy bills.
What makes our uPVC conservatories unique is their advanced engineering – we use multi-chambered profiles for better thermal efficiency and galvanised steel reinforcement for structural integrity.
For homeowners seeking a modern design, our aluminium conservatories offer slim sightlines for extensive, uninterrupted views. Working with premium manufacturers, we provide powder-coated finishes in over 150 RAL colours, allowing for truly bespoke designs. Our aluminium frames feature state-of-the-art thermal breaks to ensure excellent energy efficiency.
While aluminium conservatories typically cost more than uPVC, their longevity and minimal maintenance requirements make them a cost-effective long-term investment. They’re particularly popular for modern extensions and contemporary homes.
Our timber conservatories represent excellent traditional craftsmanship. Using sustainably sourced hardwoods, these structures offer authenticity, which is especially important for period properties. We offer various timber options, including Oak and Sapele, each with different price implications. While many customers choose a natural wood finish, we also offer a comprehensive range of painted finishes – from heritage whites and creams to contemporary greys and blacks.
Timber’s natural beauty and character are impossible to replicate. Each timber conservatory includes comprehensive treatment and finishing options to ensure longevity and protect your investment.
Modern glass roof technology, particularly the roof glazing we offer from Pilkington Glass, has revolutionised conservatory design. These advanced systems feature specially engineered solar control glass that helps maintain a comfortable temperature year-round. The glass units are designed with special coatings that reflect solar heat in summer while retaining warmth in winter. Optional self-cleaning glass uses a coating that reacts with daylight to break down organic dirt, which then washes away in the rain, keeping your roof cleaner for longer.
These high-performance glass units provide superior thermal efficiency to maintain comfortable temperatures throughout the year. The self-cleaning properties make maintenance significantly more straightforward, while the solar control technology actively reduces glare and heat buildup. Improved sound insulation helps minimise noise from rain and external disturbances.
While premium glass roofs represent a higher initial investment than traditional polycarbonate roofing, they significantly improve your conservatory’s usability and comfort in all seasons while providing natural light and beautiful views.
For those working with a more modest budget, modern polycarbonate roofing systems can offer good performance at a lower cost. Today’s configurations provide effective insulation through multiple chambers within the structure. While not as premium as glass, today’s polycarbonate roofs are far superior to older versions, offering improved insulation and better sound dampening.
Solid or tiled roof systems, including the innovative Ultraframe LivinROOF, create a more room-like feel with outstanding thermal efficiency. The LivinROOF combines solid panels with glazed sections, allowing you to choose precisely where natural light enters the room. The interior features a plastered ceiling, which can incorporate spotlights or speakers, creating extra living space that truly feels like part of your home.
While they represent a higher initial cost, they can significantly reduce energy costs throughout the year and create extra space that feels more like a permanent extension.
At Lifestyle Windows, we understand that every homeowner has different requirements and budget considerations. Our extensive range of conservatory styles, materials, and optional features allows us to create solutions across various price points. We work closely with each client, taking time to understand their specific needs, property style, and budget to recommend the perfect product.
At this price point, you can expect a quality uPVC conservatory with standard double glazing and basic French doors. These conservatories offer excellent value and can still provide a beautiful addition to your home. The exact cost depends on the size of the conservatory and specific design choices, but this range typically covers smaller lean-to or Victorian-style conservatories.
This budget allows for larger spaces, premium glazing options, and more sophisticated design features. You might opt for an aluminium structure, high-performance glass roof, or bifold doors. At this price point, you can explore additional features like integral blinds between the glass panels. These conservatories often incorporate more decorative elements and higher-specification doors and windows.
At this level, you’re looking at bespoke, high-end timber or aluminium extensions, often with premium doors and lantern roofs. We can create truly spectacular spaces by combining premium materials with architectural features, resulting in a seamless connection between home and garden that feels more like a luxury home extension than a traditional conservatory.
Various factors can influence the overall cost of your conservatory project:
We understand that a new conservatory represents a significant investment. That’s why we’ve partnered with Kandoo to offer flexible finance options. Kandoo is fully authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and adheres to all regulations.
Our finance packages allow you to spread the cost of your conservatory project into manageable monthly payments, making your dream space more accessible.
Our reputation in the East Midlands has been built on exceptional quality and service. We offer:
Every conservatory project is unique, and the overall cost of a conservatory depends on the style of the conservatory and your specific requirements and choices. We offer free, no-obligation, no-pressure consultations where we can explore your options and help you understand the costs involved.
The best way to do this is by visiting our East Midlands showroom. Here, you can view and use our conservatories and speak with our friendly team. You’ll find us at The Old Forge, West St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JW.
For more information or to arrange a consultation, call us on 0800 783 6502, email us at contact@lifestylewindows.co.uk or use our online contact form.
Our expert team is ready to help you create your perfect conservatory.