Is A Conservatory Worth The Investment?

If you are in the throws of deciding on a conservatory, then this article may help you dispel certain myths and guide you along the way.

Why people buy conservatories

There are many reasons for buying a conservatory and most of them are related to lifestyle. If you are thinking about a conservatory then you most likely have your usage decided, but here is some interesting information on why people install a conservatory in their home and the options that you will need to consider.

Typical uses for a new conservatory

Having a cresh, office, bedroom or tropical plants nursery may seem as slightly more outlandish reasons for installing a conservatory, but whatever the reason the uses almost always end up being far more than what was originally intended.

Where ever extra space exists, we naturally expand to fill it! We find additional uses for whatever space we have - and a conservatory is certainly no exception to this rule

Roughly how much do they cost?

There are many factors that influence the cost of a conservatory and most depend on size, style and materials.

So trying to simplify the costs can be complex, but let us start by looking at a typical conservatory traditionally built.

Items that influence the cost of a typical conservatory

• • Typical conservatory size would be 3m by 4m
  • Number of opening windows : 4 would be reasonable
  • Type of roof, let us opt for a traditional or lean-to (flat) type of roof as they are the simplest and cheapest
  • Roof material : Polycarbonate - glass is significantly more expensive
  • Foundation : Traditionally dug foundation, concrete base and brick dwarf wall
  • Installation method : Built by local double glazing company

Typical Traditionally Built Conservatory: £14,500

What other options are there to do things cheaper?

There are many options for both the conservatory and also the installation method. With the growing trend in doing the whole job yourself (DIY) as well as the multiple choices for bases, including the steel base, the cost can be reduced significantly.

Compared to the traditional costs above, the DIY approach can cost as little as:

Typical DIY Conservatory Cost: £5000 + Installation

For installation you can literally do it yourself, if you have laid a patio then you can probably install your own conservatory.

If you don’t think that this is a job for you, then use a local builder who would charge you around £2000.

DIY Built Conservatory: £7,000.

Is a DIY conservatory poor quality compare to a traditionally built one?

It is natural to assume that a DIY conservatory is less quality than a traditionally built one. However, they are in fact the same. The assemblies and components are actually manufactured by either the same or similar companies. Traditional double glazing companies often use products that were originally DIY products, like steel bases for the foundations, and there are some very good reasons why.

Traditionally dug foundations can take weeks to prepare and set before the wall can be built. This task is also weather dependent. Cold weather is not a good time to build foundations and brick walls.

A steel base for a DIY conservatory can be laid in just a day - allocate two if you are doing it for the first time.

The doors, windows and roof of a conservatory are often guaranteed for 10 to 15 years, which is the same as you would get from a double glazing company. So overall, the finished product is comparable to what you would expect from a local double glazing company.

What time of year is a good time to buy or build?

If you are thinking about a DIY conservatory then build in spring, if you are reading this in spring. Build in summer, autumn or winter if that suits your plan. You have little risk of the weather interfering with the settling process so all you need to worry about is whether you want to be out in the cold and wet. Not always the best choice.

If you are thinking about a traditionally built conservatory, then try to avoid building in the winter as the weather may turn out to be a deciding factor to your completed project.

To buy or to build

Whether you opt to buy from a local company of choose a DIY conservatory from one of the May reputable DIY conservatory companies out there, like DreamConservatoresOnline.co.uk, the final decision will be based on your appetite for getting stuck in and how much money you are keen to spend, or save.

Does a conservatory add value to your home?

Unlike a loft extension that typically adds 25% to the value of your home, a conservatory does not follow such guidelines. What is indisputable though, is that it significantly adds to your quality of life.

It also add a room to your home, along with the often well needed space. And having a conservatory installed can make it much easier to find interested buyers when you come to sell.

So while it may be difficult to say that there is a direct increase in the value of your home, there certainly is an increase is your quality of your life.

Whatever your final decision - we hope we have provided you with some useful information to help you along the journey.

About the Author:

Dream Conservatories Online are a DIY conservatory company established in 2005 and dedicated to providing the DIY market with exceptional products at trade prices. We are trading standards approved as part of their Buy with Confidence scheme and provide exceptional support to those wishing to invest in a conservatory. For More Information about Quality DIY Conservatories and Our Buy with Confidence Scheme Call Now On 01635 551 687

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