Orangeries in Surrey

Covering Surrey

Our coverage across Surrey includes Woking, Guildford, Esher and Redhill.

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 does an orangery involve?

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
Glazed roof lantern and windows or doors

What is the guide price for an orangery in Surrey?

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

Planning and building rules in Surrey

In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.

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 I think about before starting?

Timber-look aluminium or timber frames suit period houses.
Heating should be part of the house system, not a plug-in heater.

From first call to completion

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.
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 long does it take to build?

About 8 to 14 weeks on site.

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 Surrey?

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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