Conservatories in Tividale

Conservatories in Tividale: approvals and local details

Most conservatories and small porches can be built without planning permission or Building Regulations approval if they meet the size and separation rules, which we check before quoting. Where permission is needed in Tividale, Sandwell Council handles it.

A conservatory under 30 m², at ground level and separated from the house by external doors is normally exempt from building regulations.
Swapping a polycarbonate roof for a solid tiled one is normally notified to building control.
On a semi or terrace, a rear conservatory can usually project 3 m under permitted development, or 4 m on a detached house.

Postcode district: B69
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 2 miles

Options to consider in Tividale

Glass replacement roof

Modern double-glazed roof panels with solar-control and self-cleaning coatings replace tired polycarbonate while keeping the room bright. It's a lighter change than a tiled roof, usually costs less and keeps the conservatory's character. It's a good choice if you mainly use the room in spring, summer and autumn and want daylight first.

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.

How much should you budget in Tividale?

Prices in Tividale 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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Your questions answered

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 Tividale do you work in?

We cover B69 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Tividale, neighbouring Great Bridge and Tipton are covered too.

How much does it cost to replace a conservatory roof with a tiled roof?

For a typical conservatory of around 3.5 × 3 m, an insulated tiled roof usually costs about £7,000–£10,500 in the West Midlands, including removal of the old roof, the internal ceiling and building control. Larger or more complex shapes, frame reinforcement and spotlights add to that. A glass replacement roof costs less, typically from around £3,500.

Does Sandwell 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 Tividale is Sandwell Council.

Conservatories near Tividale

Other home improvements in Tividale

Weighing up a new roof against a whole new conservatory? Call 0800 088 6248 and we'll price both on one visit to Tividale.