grahamc Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 How much do you think a conservatory should cost? Nice easy rectangle, 5.8m x 3m. Got a quote to have one built last night and nearly fell of the chair........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 £10,000 I'd rather have an extension or a big summerhouse TBH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickball75 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 im the manager of a conservatory firm, but we supply self fit conservatory packages. you have do get the base work done elsewhere. Where abouts do you live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Im in Surrey... The quote for £19400. Completely agree, I would prefer a built extension as well - going to look into this as well now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I had one on my last house, it cost £15000, it was too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter, it never got used except for dinners when we had no space, i agree a brick built extension or as I have now a large summer house, I paid £3300 for the current summer house I have, built it in 3 days with my father, installed 2 lazy boy chairs, a TV, DVD surround sound,of course lighting and power sockets, few bits of Gym equipment and it is fantastic http://www.gardensite.co.uk/finnlife_superior_range_of_log_cabins/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Yeah that sounds about right, but it's peace of mind as they do the lot. I'm putting in a similar size one at the moment, and it's taking FOREVER doing it at weekends etc. But it will end up costing me around 5k all in. It's important to consider the location and direction of garden, insulation and heating etc to get it right else like has been said it will be mad extremes of heat. I am hoping I've got it right as it's going to be a dining room. An extension of the same size will cost far more and also definately require PP & building control and also you may end up spending even more inside the original house because of window locations etc unless you're lucky!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 tooquicktostop said: I had one on my last house, it cost £15000, it was too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter, it never got used except for dinners when we had no space, i agree a brick built extension or as I have now a large summer house, I paid £3300 for the current summer house I have, built it in 3 days with my father, installed 2 lazy boy chairs, a TV, DVD surround sound,of course lighting and power sockets, few bits of Gym equipment and it is fantastic http://www.gardensite.co.uk/finnlife_superior_range_of_log_cabins/ How does that work with insurance? I just figured an insurance company wouldn't be interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 nickball75 said: im the manager of a conservatory firm, but we supply self fit conservatory packages. you have do get the base work done elsewhere. Where abouts do you live? Damn it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Supragal said: How does that work with insurance? I just figured an insurance company wouldn't be interested? Contents cover only, they had no issue with that You do not need planning permission either which was a bonus, worth calling your local council however as it is not the same for eveyone I fitted an alarm and blinds, it has a heater and air con as well now, I spend more time in there watching sky etc than in the house !! If I put the PC in there I could almost move in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickball75 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Supragal said: Damn it!!!! Soz!! maybe should have mentioned that before!! The difference bewtween our self buiild conservatory compared to the likes of wickes/b&q is ours are made to measure so you can have exactley what you want. Really cheap too! but good quality stuff of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Wow I am impressed, I thought that they would be relatively easy to break into or burn down hence making insurance companies nervous. It took me long enough to find a company that would insure my stereo inside my house, let alone in a structure in the garden! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 nickball75 said: Soz!! maybe should have mentioned that before!! The difference bewtween our self buiild conservatory compared to the likes of wickes/b&q is ours are made to measure so you can have exactley what you want. Really cheap too! but good quality stuff of course That's exactly what I'm getting, B&Q etc just do pokey little ones. What's the companies name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickball75 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Supragal said: That's exactly what I'm getting, B&Q etc just do pokey little ones. What's the companies name? Trade Building Plastics Ltd - We are a one off in oxfordshire and mainley supply the trade there windows/doors/conservatories etc, but we will also deal with the public. If anyone is interested in a price they can pm me their details and I will process a quote with CADS and post them or fax/email. As we have our own delivery transport there would a delivery charge to outside of oxfordshire btu I would be able to keep it to a minimum. We also survey within oxfordshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Price depends on a lot of things, if its proper footings or built from a reinforced raft, what type of roof etc, if you shop around im sure you will get it down a bit but as others have said you are much better off with an extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 JamieP said: Price depends on a lot of things, if its proper footings or built from a reinforced raft, what type of roof etc, if you shop around im sure you will get it down a bit but as others have said you are much better off with an extension. Starting to agree... Know any DECENT builders down in Surrey?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 nickball75 said: Trade Building Plastics Ltd - We are a one off in oxfordshire and mainley supply the trade there windows/doors/conservatories etc, but we will also deal with the public. If anyone is interested in a price they can pm me their details and I will process a quote with CADS and post them or fax/email. As we have our own delivery transport there would a delivery charge to outside of oxfordshire btu I would be able to keep it to a minimum. We also survey within oxfordshire. Well it's not co-incidentally you! Never mind, I'd have got a price if I'd known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 grahamc said: Starting to agree... Know any DECENT builders down in Surrey?? Nah sorry mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannypunto Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 had mine built last year, cost me about £1500 for basewrok and brickwork, and £6000 for conny to supply and fit,i then did the plumbing and electrics myself mine was a 3x5 with full pitched roof and box gutter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 dannypunto said: had mine built last year, cost me about £1500 for basewrok and brickwork, and £6000 for conny to supply and fit,i then did the plumbing and electrics myself mine was a 3x5 with full pitched roof and box gutter Sounds like mine Except we're doing the basework too, although I am questioning whether that was a good idea now haha. How are you finding the temperature control? That is my biggest concern at the moment... Got any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 dannypunto said: had mine built last year, cost me about £1500 for basewrok and brickwork, and £6000 for conny to supply and fit,i then did the plumbing and electrics myself mine was a 3x5 with full pitched roof and box gutter who or what is a conny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickball75 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 grahamc said: who or what is a conny? conservatory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Supragal said: Sounds like mine Except we're doing the basework too, although I am questioning whether that was a good idea now haha. How are you finding the temperature control? That is my biggest concern at the moment... Got any pics? You can up the price if you go for tinted outer glass and inner K-Glass, for better thermal control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannypunto Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Supragal said: Sounds like mine Except we're doing the basework too, although I am questioning whether that was a good idea now haha. How are you finding the temperature control? That is my biggest concern at the moment... Got any pics? well im a plumber, all i did was calculate heat loss etc and brought the rad it required, i also had some special uprated glass put in, in sunny days it is warm, but not as hot as others ive sat in, in the winter it is as hot as every other room in the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannypunto Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 the basework was done by my m8, so was done aprox 1/2 the price labour, also got the mix cheap as he knows a few dodgy concrete men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 dannypunto said: well im a plumber, all i did was calculate heat loss etc and brought the rad it required, i also had some special uprated glass put in, in sunny days it is warm, but not as hot as others ive sat in, in the winter it is as hot as every other room in the house Oooo that's what I need to know. Is it worth going for the Pilkington K glass? I've gone for uprated roof option but don't know about the rest of it. Does it really make a difference to how hot it gets? My garden is south facing so I'm seriously considering it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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