Conservatories in Burntwood

Planning your conservatory in Burntwood

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 Lichfield District Council. We check the limits against your house at the survey.

The house heating shouldn't simply be extended into an exempt conservatory; it needs its own controls.
Solar-control glass is a lighter alternative to a tiled roof if you want to keep the room bright.
Homes in Burntwood within a conservation area may need planning permission for a new conservatory.

Postcode district: WS7
Planning and building control: Lichfield District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 12 miles

Choices to weigh up in Burntwood

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.

Solid tiled replacement roof

A lightweight insulated roof system with tiles or slate-effect tiles outside and a plastered ceiling inside, often with spotlights. It keeps the room warmer in winter and cooler in summer and cuts rain noise. The existing frames and base must be checked, and the work is notified to building control because the structure changes.

Guide prices for Burntwood

For a home in Burntwood, our guide range is £3,500–£22,000 depending on size and specification. Insulated tiled roof replacing polycarbonate on a 3.5 × 3 m conservatory: usually £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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Questions about conservatories in Burntwood

Will I still be able to use the house while the work is done?

Yes. Work is confined to the conservatory and the garden side of the house. The doors between the house and the conservatory stay shut while the roof is off, so the rest of your home stays secure and weathertight. You'll need to clear the conservatory of furniture before we start.

How do I book a survey in Burntwood?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your conservatory and arrange a time to visit.

How much does it cost to replace a conservatory roof with a tiled roof?

For a typical conservatory of around 3.5 × 3 m, an insulated tiled roof usually costs about £7,000–£10,500 in the West Midlands, including removal of the old roof, the internal ceiling and building control. Larger or more complex shapes, frame reinforcement and spotlights add to that. A glass replacement roof costs less, typically from around £3,500.

Does Lichfield District Council need to approve my conservatory?

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

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Weighing up a new roof against a whole new conservatory? Call 0800 088 6248 and we'll price both on one visit to Burntwood.