We are the Premier Conservatory company for people interested in conservatories, sun-rooms, garden rooms and orangeries in the Midlands. All Conservatories are made-to-measure and are individually designed to suit your home.

 

Customers have saved thousands of pounds by using our unique service!

 

Can I use my conservatory all year round?

 Our Conservatories, with insulated bases and cavity walls which feature double-glazed units and a thermally efficient roof, can indeed be used all year round. The prudent use of relevant heating technology will also help. Comfort levels can be further enhanced with the use of "K" Glass. This is a revolutionary type of glazing that is specially developed to keep conservatories warm in Winter, by retaining heat, and cool in Summer by excluding solar radiation.

Do we need to install Insulating Double Glazing Units (IGU's) and if so, which ones?

On April 1st 2002, the Government introduced Part L, amending the Building Regulations for the first time, to require replacement windows & doors to meet tough new thermal performance standards. The new standard applies when new doors replace an existing window or you change the doors between the house and the conservatory, but not when you keep the existing lockable French doors or patio doors between house and conservatory.

"K" Glass ? offers a better combination of warmth in winter and reduction in summertime solar heat gain than standard “low e” sealed units.

We haven't seen the conservatory we want in anyone's brochure. Does that mean we can't have it?

Since all conservatories are made to order, you can have anything that's physically achievable. A chat with our specialist Conservatory designer, will open up possibilities you may never even have dreamed of. To get inspiration from some more unusual conservatories; take a look at our on-line Conservatory Gallery or our Designers brochure and get inspired!

Do we need planning permission?

Probably not – unless you are adding a conservatory to a house that has already been extended. You may also need to check if your house is a ‘new build' as developers sometimes have restrictions placed upon them.

Here's a quick summary of the basic facts:

 

In England and Wales , official planning permissions are not required as long as the conservatory in question…..

• Has a roof made of at least 75% transparent or translucent material
• Has at least 50% glazed walls (i.e., no more than half of the wall area should be brickwork, masonry or solid panels)
• Has a floor area of no more than 30 square meters
• Is at ground level
• Is permanently separated from the rest of the house by an exterior quality lockable door
• Has thermostatically controlled heating
• Is not being attached to a listed building
• Does not contain sanitary or drainage facilities (one of the likeliest reasons for a conservatory requiring Building Regulation approval is that all or part of it is being used as a kitchen)
• Satisfies the Building Regulations with regard to toughened or safety glass (any reputable Conservatory Installer will make sure this happens automatically)

 

Please note that requirements in Scotland , and, to a lesser extent, Northern Ireland are different to those in England and Wales .

Do you make conservatories to order?

Yes – every one of our conservatories is made to measure and can be personalised with a host of accessories and design features both inside and out. We are the areas largest frame manufacturer, many local companies buy their frames and glass from us!

How soon can we have our conservatory?

The average turnaround is 6 to 10 working weeks from receiving the order in writing (depending on the weather or if planning permission is required). However, you need to be aware that at busier times of year the process can take longer.

My builder has already constructed my base – what's the next step, will you install the rest?

Yes, we will have to check that the base is square and level and undertake the design and manufacture of your side frames and conservatory roof.