Frequently asked questions
Everything Teesside homeowners ask us about conservatories and orangeries: prices, styles, planning rules, timescales and getting a quote. Can't find your answer? Send it with the quote form and we'll reply.
Getting a quote
Describe your house and what you want from the space in the two-minute form and you'll get a fast, free, written quote. Every quote is itemised: base work, frame system, roof specification, glazing and electrics, so you know exactly what's included.
Prices
Full 2026 pricing by style is in our Teesside cost guide. In brief: lean-tos £9,000 to £16,000, Edwardians £13,000 to £22,000, Victorians £14,000 to £24,000, gable fronts £15,000 to £26,000, gull wings £12,000 to £20,000, orangeries £20,000 to £40,000.
Styles and planning
The styles guide matches each design to the houses that suit it, and the planning guide explains permitted development, building regulations and conservation areas in plain English.
Frequently asked questions
Is the quote really free?
Yes. You tell us about your house and what you want, it gets priced properly, and you decide in your own time. No charge and no pressure.
How quickly will I hear back?
Fast. The more detail you give in the form (property type, the style you have in mind, rough size, photos if you have them), the faster and more accurate the quote.
How much does a conservatory cost in Teesside?
Lean-tos £9,000 to £16,000, Edwardians £13,000 to £22,000, Victorians £14,000 to £24,000, gable fronts £15,000 to £26,000, gull wings £12,000 to £20,000, and orangeries £20,000 to £40,000, fully fitted.
Do I need planning permission?
Usually not: a single-storey rear conservatory within permitted development size limits needs no application. The exceptions are listed buildings, conservation areas, flats and houses with rights-removing conditions. Building regulations are separate, and most conservatories are exempt provided they stay behind external-quality doors.
Will a modern conservatory be usable in winter?
Yes, with the right specification: high-performance glass or a solid warm roof, and a real heating solution. The old too-hot, too-cold reputation belongs to polycarbonate roofs and single glazing, which no quote here specifies.
How long does the work take?
Conservatories typically take 2 to 4 weeks on site, orangeries 4 to 8 weeks because of the brickwork. Most of the disruption stays outside the house.
Can I live in the house during the work?
Almost always, yes. The noisiest days are the base excavation and any knock-through into the house, and both are short.
Which areas do you cover?
All TS postcodes: Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, Thornaby, Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Hartlepool, Yarm, Ingleby Barwick and everywhere between, TS1 through TS27.
Will I be pressured to buy?
No. You get a written quote and you decide. One follow-up call at most, then the ball is in your court.
uPVC, aluminium or timber frames?
uPVC is the value standard and suits most houses. Aluminium buys slimmer sightlines and suits modern designs. Timber suits period houses and conservation areas but costs most and needs maintenance. The styles guide covers the trade-offs.