Orangeries in Essex

Covering Essex

We cover Essex, including Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Colchester and Chelmsford, and the towns around them.

Homes in the East of England

Housing in the East of England ranges from post-war estates and modern developments to timber-framed and period homes in historic towns, so permitted development checks and conservation controls both feature regularly.

What is an orangery?

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.

Design to suit the house style
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

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. Deeper extensions, up to 6 m or 8 m, need prior approval from the council first.

What can affect an orangery?

Solar-control glass in the lantern stops summer overheating.
Heating should be part of the house system, not a plug-in heater.

How does the project run?

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

What is the difference between an orangery and a conservatory?

An orangery has a mostly solid, insulated roof with a glazed lantern and brick piers, so it behaves like a room of the house. A conservatory is mostly glass.

Can it be used in winter?

Yes. It is insulated and heated like any other room.

Who deals with the council for a project in Essex?

We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.

Orangeries near Essex

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