Conservatories in Kings Heath

Before your conservatory in Kings Heath

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

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.
The house heating shouldn't simply be extended into an exempt conservatory; it needs its own controls.

Postcode district: B14
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Choices to weigh up in Kings Heath

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.

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.

Conservatories prices in Kings Heath

Guide prices start at £3,500 and run to £22,000 depending on size and specification. Insulated tiled roof replacing polycarbonate on a 3.5 × 3 m conservatory: around £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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Your questions answered

Should the doors between the house and conservatory stay?

If you want the conservatory to stay exempt from building regulations, yes. Removing them, or leaving the opening permanently open, means it must meet the full energy standards for an extension, which usually involves more insulation, glazing upgrades and an application. If you want an open-plan link, we'll talk through the extension route instead.

How do I book a survey in Kings Heath?

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.

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.

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 Kings Heath is Birmingham City Council.

Conservatories near Kings Heath

Other work we do in Kings Heath

Email sales@skjhomeimprovements.co.uk with your Kings Heath address to book a free, no-obligation conservatory survey.