Orangeries in County Down

Covering County Down

Our orangeries service in County Down covers Bangor, Newtownards, Newry and Banbridge and more.

Homes in County Down

Northern Ireland has a high proportion of detached houses and bungalows outside the cities, which often suit side extensions, rear extensions and upward extensions.

What does an orangery involve?

We build orangeries on proper foundations with insulated walls and roof perimeter, so they can be used all year as a dining room, sitting room or kitchen extension. The lantern size and the frame finish are chosen to suit the age and style of the house.

Foundations, brick piers and insulated base
Insulated roof perimeter with plastered pelmet
Glazed roof lantern and windows or doors

How much should I budget for an orangery?

What orangeries typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.

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

Planning and building rules in County Down

In Northern Ireland the council handles both planning and building control. Permitted development rules are set by the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015, and there is no party wall act, so we agree access and protection with neighbours in writing.

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. Building control approval from the council is still needed.

What should County Down homeowners check first?

Timber-look aluminium or timber frames suit period houses.
Solar-control glass in the lantern stops summer overheating.

How does the project run?

Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.

Questions about an orangery in County Down

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.

How do I get a price for orangeries in County Down?

Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.

Orangeries near County Down

Learn more about orangeries, or see every project we cover in County Down.