Planning your conservatory in Moseley
Birmingham City Council handles planning in Moseley. Whether your conservatory needs an application depends on its size, height and position, so we measure it against the permitted development rules first.
- Swapping a polycarbonate roof for a solid tiled one is normally notified to building control.
- A conservatory under 30 m², at ground level and separated from the house by external doors is normally exempt from building regulations.
- Homes in Moseley within a conservation area may need planning permission for a new conservatory.
- Postcode district
- B13
- Planning and building control
- Birmingham City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 7 miles
Which option fits your home?
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.
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.
Guide prices for Moseley
For a home in Moseley, 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.
| 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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.
Before you book in Moseley
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.
Which postcodes in Moseley do you work in?
We cover B13 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Moseley, neighbouring Edgbaston and Kings Heath are covered too.
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.
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 Moseley is Birmingham City Council.
Conservatories near Moseley
- Conservatories in Edgbaston
- Conservatories in Kings Heath
- Conservatories in Selly Oak
- Conservatories in Hall Green
Other work we do in Moseley
- Pitched roofing in Moseley
- Porches in Moseley
- Flat roofing in Moseley
- Wet rooms in Moseley
- Driveways in Moseley
- Loft conversions in Moseley
We'll measure up in Moseley, explain the approvals, and give you a fixed price for the agreed specification.