Conservatories in Longbridge

Planning your conservatory in Longbridge

Birmingham City Council handles planning in Longbridge. 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.
Taking out the doors between the house and conservatory removes its building regulations exemption.
Swapping a polycarbonate roof for a solid tiled one is normally notified to building control.

Postcode districts: B31, B38
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Which options suit homes in Longbridge?

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.

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.

Guide prices for Longbridge

Expect to budget between £3,500 and £22,000 depending on size and specification in Longbridge. 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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Conservatories in Longbridge: common questions

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.

Do you cover Longbridge?

Yes. Longbridge (B31, B38) is about 8 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.

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 Longbridge?

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

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Other work we do in Longbridge

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