Do I need planning permission? 

Many conservatories do not require planning permission. However, permission is required for any conservatory which covers over half the garden, which is not for domestic use or which is over 3 metres high with a pent roof or 4 metres high with an apex roof. If you live in a terraced or town house you are normally entitled to build up to 50 cubic metres of extensions without planning permission. In a detached or semi detached house the permitted volume is 70 cubic metres. For planning purposes any detached outbuilding within 5 metres of the dwelling counts as an extension. A 6’x8’ building is around 10 cubic metres. A 10’x10’ building is around 20 cubic metres. A typical single garage is around 35 cubic metres. Planning permission may also be required for any conservatory which is nearer to a public highway than the original dwelling. For planning purposes a public highway includes any road or footpath with a public right of way. If you live in a Conservation Area or a Listed Building permission may be required for any conservatory. This brief summary is not intended to be a comprehensive guide. Contact us for further advice or contact your local planning department.

Do I need Building Regulation approval?

Generally speaking conservatories/sunrooms on residential property are exempted under Building Regulations. (England and Wales). But check out the full building regulations guide by clicking here.

How can I be sure of the quality of your products?

We only use quality components in the construction of our conservatories. The brand names of K2 and SuperSpacer are synonymous with quality in the window and conservatory trade market and these products are and have been specified on thousands of installations in the UK alone.

Is the glass safety glass?

All our conservatories feature toughened safety glass and each sealed unit is marked accordingly.

Which conservatory styles do you supply?

We supply nearly every style that you can think of. To get a better idea of what we offer, check out our 'Styles' section by clicking here.

Can I have electricity in my conservatory?

Although providing an electricity supply to a conservatory is normally a straightforward task, for safety reasons we recommend that you consult an approved electrician first. Since January 1st 2005 all electrical work must be completed in accordance with IEE wiring regulations and BS 7671. Notifiable work must be either notified directly to the local building control department or completed by an operator who is approved under the Part P Electrical Competent Person Scheme.

How long will it take to build my conservatory?

This will depend on several factors, including the conservatory size, complexity of design, the weather, etc. but in general most conservatories are built in 4 weeks from start to finish.

Can I use my conservatory all year round?

Yes. We hope that after you have one built that you use it as often as possible. But to get full use from a conservatory you perhaps want to consider extra heating for colder winter days; and optimised ventilation for good air circulation on though's hot summer days.

Will my conservatory discolour in the sun?

I would be highly unusual for you to come across any discolouration. Our sourced and highly regarded uPVC conservatory product manufacturing companies will warrant against this occurrence.

I have a manhole right in the middle of where I wish to place my conservatory, what can I do about it?