Conservatories in Harborne

Planning your conservatory in Harborne

Birmingham City Council handles planning in Harborne. Whether your conservatory needs an application depends on its size, height and position, so we measure it against the permitted development rules first.

The house heating shouldn't simply be extended into an exempt conservatory; it needs its own controls.
Homes in Harborne within a conservation area may need planning permission for a new conservatory.
Old conservatory frames may need extra reinforcement before they can carry a solid roof.

Postcode district: B17
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 4 miles

Which options suit homes in Harborne?

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.

Lean-to conservatory

A simple rectangle with a single sloping roof running down from the house wall. Lean-tos are the most affordable style, work under low eaves and on bungalows, and make good use of a narrow garden. The plain shape is also the easiest to furnish, and it's often the right choice for a dining or sitting space.

What does your conservatory cost in Harborne?

Prices in Harborne match the rest of our area: £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 Harborne address.

Questions about conservatories in Harborne

Can my existing conservatory take a heavier roof?

Many can, but not all. The vertical frames need enough reinforcement to carry the new roof, and the base and footings must be sound. We check for steel reinforcement in the frames and look for cracks or movement at survey. If extra support is needed, it's priced in your quote before you decide.

Which postcodes in Harborne do you work in?

We cover B17 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Harborne, neighbouring Selly Oak and Edgbaston are covered too.

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.

Does Birmingham City 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 Harborne 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 Harborne.