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The Style

The style of conservatory you choose will largely depend upon the type of property it will become a part of. The Victorian style of conservatory is probably the most popular choice as the design works well with most properties. This style is know for its bay front that usually comprises of either three or five facets.

The Edwardian style of conservatory makes good use of the available floor space as it is usually either square or rectangular on plan. This style has either a three of four facet pitched roof.

The Gable Front style of conservatory is known for its gable end that helps to maximize the amount of light within the conservatory, particularly if the gable end is south facing.

The Lean-to style of conservatory is the sun-lounger or lean-to, which is probably one of the most cost effective styles. These are usually rectangular on plan with a mono pitch roof.

By combining several styles of conservatory you can create a unique design to suit your own particular needs. The 'P' shape is a popular combination that can offer a little bit of extra space without encroaching on too much of the garden

Please select the style that you think would be most appropriate to you:


Victorian	Edwardian	Gable Front	Lean-To	P-Shape

The Walls
The key feature about a conservatory is that the walls are largely comprised of glass. The amount of glass however is generally a matter of personal preference and to some extent cost. Generally it will be cheaper if the walls are full height glass but most people tend to prefer the partially glazed look that can be provided either by using infill panels, UPVC or Hardwood, depending upon the type of frame you have chosen, or by building a brickwork dwarf wall. Although having a brickwork dwarf wall is often the most expensive option there are several advantages in addition to the general aesthetic appearance, such as giving you the ability to have wall mounted heaters and somewhere to install power/telephone sockets. You may also like to consider having a full height brick wall built if one or more sides of your conservatory are overlooking a neighboring property or simply looking straight onto a fence or garden wall. Please note that you can combine different wall types within the same conservatory i.e you may choose a full height brick wall on one side with a dwarf wall on the other two sides.
Please select the type of wall that you think would be most appropriate to you:
Please specify the number of new walls required (Do not include the existing walls of your house):

The Roof
Choosing the right type of roof for your conservatory is as important as choosing the type of wall. Although a polycarbonate roof provides good insulation and can be tinted to reflect the sunlight it can be quite noisy when it rains, so please consider what you are going to be using your conservatory for when choosing the type of roof. For example if you are going to be using it to work from home then the noise from the rain on a polycarbonate roof will probably be more significant than if it is simply a room for the kids to play in. A glass roof is generally slightly more expensive than a polycarbonate roof and you will almost certainly need to consider some form of shading if you have a south facing garden. However it does tend give the conservatory that kind of classy look that you just don't quite get with polycarbonate sheet. Both polycarbonate and glass roofs are available with an anti-sun tint and please note that even the 'clear' polycarbonate sheet is still opaque, so don't expect to be able to gaze up at the stars unless you choose to have glass.
Please select the type of roof that you think would be most appropriate to you:

Openings
The number and type of openings you need will again be directly related to how you intend to use your conservatory and what personal preferences you have. Generally the more openings you have the more your conservatory is likely to cost. French doors generally provide for easier access in and out of your conservatory than a sliding patio or single door. External doors should generally be provided with a thermal break to combat heat loss and condensation. The number of opening windows and their size will determine the amount of through ventilation you will achieve in your conservatory. Although the small windows are generally hung at the top the larger windows can be either top or side hung. Roof vents allow a cooling flow of air and are available either with a mechanical handle or with an electric motor that can either be switched or controlled automatically by sensor controls.
Please select the type of openings that you think would be most appropriate to you:

Size
Mark out in your garden where the conservatory will go to get a feel for how much space it will provide and how much of your garden will be left. The larger the size of your conservatory the more it is likely to cost you, but remember that the additional cost now for having it slightly bigger will be no where near as much as it will cost to make it a bit bigger a year or two after it has been built and you find yourself using it for things you never even considered. Generally costs are less where the groundwork is relatively straightforward. If however the ground is sloping, covered with hard paving/concrete, or has underground services that need to be diverted then the cost will start to rise in relation to the amount of additional work needed.
Width across the back of your property (outside dimension)	Metres Feet
Maximum projection into your garden (outside dimension)
Is the ground where the conservatory will be:
Is the surface unmade:
Is there likely to be any services under the conservatory that will need to be diverted such as drainage pipes?

Materials
UPVC has become the most popular choice for conservatories, because of its many advantages: It is usually much cheaper than hardwood. It is a highly insulated material. It requires very little maintenance. UPVC can be supplied to look like wood in a range of woodgrain type finishes, such as Mahogany or Light Oak. Hardwood, although generally more expensive, can however create a very attractive authentic look to compliment period dwellings or listed buildings and may even be a stipulation of a planning consent in some areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Please select the type of material that you think would be most appropriate to you:

Residency
If you are looking to acquire the conservatory for a house you are yet to move into we will suspend this service until your likely move date. This is because in order for the suppliers to be able to provide you with a quote they will need to carry out a survey. When you buy a conservatory the price will be effected by the level of installation required. You can either install the conservatory in full yourself or have the supplier install it for you.
Please select the level of installation require