DIY Conservatories UK

Plan everything.

Think about what the conservatory is going to be used for.

Try to match the design of the conservatory to the rest of the house.

Decide if you want a conservatory with glass full height or one with dwarf walls.

Consider your neighbours – will the conservatory affect their enjoyment of their sunlight, their garden? You can avoid legal action!

Think about where to site features like French doors so that they are easily usable and don’t block your view of the garden.

If your conservatory is north or south facing chose materials that suit that orientation, in terms of heat insulation, or deflection.

DIY Conservatories UK

To help visualise how much space it will take up and how it will affect your garden, stake out the dimensions on the ground with pegs.

Don’t skimp on the foundations when building, get the proportion of foundation to height right.

When buying a conservatory get the most space that you can afford.

Think about extras such as furniture and add those to the budget.

DIY Conservatories UK

When budgeting think about indirect costs such as skip and tool hire, garden landscaping, drainage pipes, etc.

Inform your insurance company – your home policy may need amending.

Make sure that you have everything you need at hand – the right tools, the right materials.

Don't be too proud or too tight-fisted to get professional help when you need it.

Contact your local planning office early in the design process. You need planning permission for a conservatory.

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