Conservatories in West Bromwich

Planning your conservatory in West Bromwich

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

Homes in West Bromwich within a conservation area may need planning permission for a new conservatory.
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.

Postcode districts: B70, B71
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: Our home town

Options to consider in West Bromwich

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.

Conservatories prices in West Bromwich

Prices in West Bromwich 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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Your questions answered

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.

Do you cover West Bromwich?

Yes. Our registered office is in West Bromwich (B70, B71), so it's our home patch. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

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 West Bromwich?

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

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Other home improvements in West Bromwich

We'll measure up in West Bromwich, explain the approvals, and give you a fixed price for the agreed specification.