Orangeries · Harlow

Orangeries in Harlow

Orangeries for homes in Harlow and the surrounding parts of Essex, designed around your house and built by our teams under a single written contract.

Covering Harlow

Our coverage around Harlow (CM17, CM18, CM92) also includes Hoddesdon, Bishop's Stortford and Waltham Abbey.

Homes in the East of England

The East of England has a large stock of post-war and modern estate housing alongside period homes in market towns, which makes garage conversions, single-storey extensions and loft conversions popular.

What do you get with 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.

  • Foundations, brick piers and insulated base
  • Insulated roof perimeter with plastered pelmet
  • Heating, electrics and decoration-ready finish

What will an orangery cost?

Guide prices for orangeries, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.

OrangeriesGuide 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 Harlow

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 should I think about before starting?

  • An orangery open to the house needs to meet energy rules, which limits the proportion of glazing.
  • Heating should be part of the house system, not a plug-in heater.

What happens after I enquire?

  1. Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
  2. Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
  3. Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
  4. Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

Questions about an orangery in Harlow

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.

How much does an orangery cost?

Typically £3,000 to £4,800 per square metre including VAT, or around £50,000 to £70,000 for a 16 m² orangery.

How do I get a price for orangeries in Harlow?

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

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