Conservatories in Edgbaston

What should you know before starting in Edgbaston?

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.

The house heating shouldn't simply be extended into an exempt conservatory; it needs its own controls.
Taking out the doors between the house and conservatory removes its building regulations exemption.
A conservatory under 30 m², at ground level and separated from the house by external doors is normally exempt from building regulations.

Postcode district: B15
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 5 miles

Which option fits your home?

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.

Victorian or Edwardian conservatory

A Victorian conservatory has a faceted, rounded end and a steeper ridged roof; an Edwardian one is square or rectangular with a ridged roof. Both give more height and floor space than a lean-to. They suit semis and detached houses, and a dwarf brick wall can be matched to your existing brickwork.

What does your conservatory cost in Edgbaston?

For a home in Edgbaston, 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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Edgbaston address.

Conservatories in Edgbaston: common questions

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.

Do you cover Edgbaston?

Yes. Edgbaston (B15) is about 5 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Edgbaston?

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