What should you know before starting in Wednesbury?
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 Wednesbury, 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.
- Taking out the doors between the house and conservatory removes its building regulations exemption.
- The house heating shouldn't simply be extended into an exempt conservatory; it needs its own controls.
- Postcode district
- WS10
- Planning and building control
- Sandwell Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 3 miles
Which option fits your home?
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.
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.
How much should you budget in Wednesbury?
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.
| 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
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 Wednesbury do you work in?
We cover WS10 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Wednesbury, neighbouring Darlaston and Great Bridge are covered too.
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.
Who approves conservatories in Wednesbury?
Often not. Many porches and conservatories meet the permitted development and Building Regulations exemptions. If yours doesn't, the planning authority for Wednesbury is Sandwell Council.
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We'll measure up in Wednesbury, explain the approvals, and give you a fixed price for the agreed specification.