Covering Kent
Our orangeries service in Kent covers Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham and Tunbridge Wells and more.
Homes in the South East
The South East has a lot of 1930s and post-war semi-detached housing, well suited to rear extensions and hip-to-gable loft conversions, alongside period properties in conservation areas that need a more careful design.
What goes into an orangery?
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.
- Foundations, brick piers and insulated base
- Insulated roof perimeter with plastered pelmet
- Heating, electrics and decoration-ready finish
How much does an orangery cost in Kent?
Use these ranges to budget for orangeries; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| 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 should Kent homeowners check first?
- 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.
How does the project run?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- 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.
Your questions answered
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 long does it take to build?
About 8 to 14 weeks on site.
How do I get a price for orangeries in Kent?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Also covering
- Orangeries in Maidstone
- Orangeries in Gillingham
- Orangeries in Chatham
- Orangeries in Tunbridge Wells
- Orangeries in Folkestone
- Orangeries in Margate
- Orangeries in Ashford
- Orangeries in Canterbury
- Orangeries in Sittingbourne
- Orangeries in Gravesend
- Orangeries in Dartford
- Orangeries in Ramsgate
- Orangeries in Dover
- Orangeries in Tonbridge
- Orangeries in Strood
- Orangeries in Whitstable
- Orangeries in Deal
- Orangeries in Sevenoaks
- Orangeries in Rochester
- Orangeries in Herne Bay
- Orangeries in Broadstairs
- Orangeries in Faversham
- Orangeries in Swanley
Learn more about orangeries, or see every project we cover in Kent.