Covering Ballymena
Ballymena is about 23 miles north-west of Belfast. We also cover Magherafelt (15 miles to the south-west), Ballymoney and Newtownabbey.
Homes in County Antrim
Housing in Northern Ireland mixes terraces in Belfast and Derry with detached houses and bungalows in towns and rural areas, many with room to extend.
What is included in an orangery in Ballymena?
An orangery is a single-storey extension with brick piers or walls, large windows and a glazed lantern set into a solid, insulated roof. It sits between a conservatory and a full extension: lighter than an extension, warmer and more solid than a conservatory.
- Design to suit the house style
- Foundations, brick piers and insulated base
- Glazed roof lantern and windows or doors
How much does an orangery cost in Ballymena?
Typical ranges for orangeries. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
| Orangeries | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Standard specification | £3,000 to £3,500 per m² |
| Good specification | £3,500 to £4,100 per m² |
| High specification | £4,100 to £4,800 per m² |
Do you need permission for an orangery in Ballymena?
Projects in Northern Ireland need planning clearance from one of the eleven councils and building control approval, also from the council. The Party Wall etc. Act does not extend to Northern Ireland, so work near neighbours is agreed directly and documented carefully.
In Northern Ireland permitted development is set by the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015, and small single-storey rear extensions can often go ahead without an application.
What should I think about before starting?
- Solar-control glass in the lantern stops summer overheating.
- Heating should be part of the house system, not a plug-in heater.
What are the steps?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
What people ask before starting
Does an orangery need building regulations?
Usually yes, because it is built as part of the house rather than as a separated conservatory.
Can it be used in winter?
Yes. It is insulated and heated like any other room.
Do you work in Ballymena?
Yes. Ballymena is within our coverage for orangeries, along with nearby Magherafelt and Ballymoney.
Orangeries in nearby towns
- Orangeries in Magherafelt
- Orangeries in Ballymoney
- Orangeries in Newtownabbey
- Orangeries in Carrickfergus
Learn more about orangeries, or see every project we cover in Ballymena.