Covering Berkshire
Our coverage across Berkshire includes Reading, Slough, Bracknell and Maidenhead.
Homes in the South East
Housing across the South East mixes inter-war semis, post-war estates and older cottages in villages and market towns, so rear and side extensions, hip-to-gable lofts and garage conversions all come up regularly.
What is included in an orangery in Berkshire?
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.
- Insulated roof perimeter with plastered pelmet
- Glazed roof lantern and windows or doors
- Heating, electrics and decoration-ready finish
How much does an orangery cost in Berkshire?
Guide prices for orangeries, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| 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 |
What approvals does an orangery need in England?
English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.
In England a single-storey rear extension can often go ahead under permitted development: up to 3 m deep on an attached house or 4 m on a detached one, no higher than 4 m, with eaves no higher than 3 m within 2 m of a boundary.
What can affect an orangery?
- Timber-look aluminium or timber frames suit period houses.
- Solar-control glass in the lantern stops summer overheating.
From first call to completion
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- 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 Berkshire?
Yes. Berkshire is within our coverage for orangeries, along with nearby Reading and Slough.
Other towns nearby
- Orangeries in Reading
- Orangeries in Slough
- Orangeries in Bracknell
- Orangeries in Maidenhead
- Orangeries in Wokingham
- Orangeries in Newbury
- Orangeries in Windsor
- Orangeries in Crowthorne
- Orangeries in Thatcham
Learn more about orangeries, or see every project we cover in Berkshire.