Conservatories in Birmingham

Planning your conservatory in Birmingham

Many porches and conservatories don't need planning permission, but size, height and closeness to a road or boundary all matter. If yours does, the application goes to Birmingham City Council. We check the limits against your house at the survey.

On a semi or terrace, a rear conservatory can usually project 3 m under permitted development, or 4 m on a detached house.
A conservatory under 30 m², at ground level and separated from the house by external doors is normally exempt from building regulations.
Solar-control glass is a lighter alternative to a tiled roof if you want to keep the room bright.

Postcode districts: B1, B7, B9, B10, B12, B18
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: About 6 miles to the centre

Which options suit homes in Birmingham?

Hybrid roof with glazed panels

A solid insulated roof with built-in glazed panels or roof lights gives better insulation than glass while still letting daylight in from above. It's a sensible middle ground where a fully solid roof would make the room or the house behind it too dark. Building control requirements are the same as for a fully solid roof.

Glass replacement roof

Modern double-glazed roof panels with solar-control and self-cleaning coatings replace tired polycarbonate while keeping the room bright. It's a lighter change than a tiled roof, usually costs less and keeps the conservatory's character. It's a good choice if you mainly use the room in spring, summer and autumn and want daylight first.

Conservatories prices in Birmingham

Expect to budget between £3,500 and £22,000 depending on size and specification in Birmingham. Insulated tiled roof replacing polycarbonate on a 3.5 × 3 m conservatory: typically £7,000–£10,500.

Guide prices for conservatories
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Glass roof replacement	£3,500 – £7,000	Solar-control glass on your existing frames
Solid tiled roof replacement	£6,500 – £12,000	Insulated roof with plastered ceiling
New conservatory	£10,000 – £22,000	Lean-to, Victorian or Edwardian, with base and walls

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Birmingham address.

Questions about conservatories in Birmingham

What guarantee do I get on a new roof or conservatory?

The roof system, glazing and frames are covered by the manufacturer's guarantee, and the terms for your products are set out in your quote. Building control issues a completion certificate for notified work, which you should keep with your house documents. Ask us about anything you'd like clarified before you sign.

Do you cover the whole of Birmingham?

Yes — we cover Birmingham from our West Bromwich base, including Solihull, Sandwell and Walsall. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

How long does a conservatory roof replacement take?

Most replacement roofs take three to seven days on site, depending on size and whether the frames need reinforcing. The roof is usually off and the new structure weathertight within a day or two, and the rest of the time goes on tiling, plastering and finishing. A new conservatory takes longer, usually two to four weeks.

Who approves conservatories in Birmingham?

Often not. Many porches and conservatories meet the permitted development and Building Regulations exemptions. If yours doesn't, the planning authority for Birmingham is Birmingham City Council.

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Frames, base and roof all get checked at a free conservatory survey in Birmingham, before you see a written quote.