A Conservatory or Extension

If you are looking for some home improvements and have been wanting that little extra living space then you may be asking yourselves which is best, a conservatory or an extension? If you are wondering which is best, then it is definitely the best time to extend your home.

You may require a dedicated room for entertaining guests, or an extra room for growing family members. It may be an extra room where you can go and relax and unwind. It does not matter what you motive is, this transformation must be correct for you. This is why we are providing adequate information to help you make this decision.

As a double glazing company which specialises in the design and installation of conservatories customers often ask our expert staff “should I choose a conservatory or an extension”?

This guide will help you weigh up the best solution for your needs and obviously the budget.

What will this extra living space be used for?

The first thing you should consider is why exactly do you require this extra room for – also what will be its main use.

If you require an extra bedroom for instance, then a conservatory will not be suitable. However, a conservatory would be perfect if you require a new office, dining room, or even an additional living room.

While thinking about the purpose will help you decide whether you require a single story or something considerably larger such as a two storey.

A modern conservatory offers the home owner many solutions to use space such as; living room, dining room, play room, library, music room, an office, or even a kitchen.

An extension is also very flexible however it is considerably more expensive.

Where will this new room be located?

The location of this new room will also influence whether an extension or conservatory would be best.

A conservatory is an ideal solution for the warm summer’s days, allowing you to enjoy the sun all day long without the awkward windy breeze.

Other factors to consider would be the correct level of ventilation, blinds or even integrated blinds, also heating to allow you to enjoy a lovely conservatory all year round.

We also offer insulated walls and guardian roofing systems, which makes your conservatory very much like an extension, but with a fraction of the cost. The guardian roofing system can be extremely flabbily as we can also install roof windows to maximise the light and increase ventilation.

Conservatory vs Extension costs?

A conservatory could be considerably cheaper than a single story extension of exactly the same size. Typically you will save significantly more with a conservatory installation rather than an extension.

A conservatory is usually priced depending on the size and style you require, an extension cost is based on price per square metre.

However, it is extremely important to know that builders estimate for the cost for extensions as a ballpark figure, the overall price at the end can be considerably higher as other factors can crop up during the building process. Issues could be things such as drainage, foundation issues, or even additional work. If you decide to go with a building company then make sure you put additional money away to your overall budget.

A conservatory installation will add as much to the value of your home as an extension. If you choose Posh Homes Ltd conservatories including building regulations certificate, then it could add another 4% to 7% to your property value, which is not bad.

In a tight selling market a high-quality conservatory can increase the likelihood to selling your home because of its unique selling point.

If you still can not consider whether you require a conservatory with glass roof, or conservatory with guardian roof, or an extension, then perhaps you need to contact us to arrange a free no-obligation quote.

Buying a Conservatory

Need more space? How about a conservatory?

Moving home can become extremely expensive with the average house in Peterborough estimated at £220,000. This is why with growing families it becomes more cost effective to expand your home with either an orangery or a conservatory as this could save you thousands.

Our contemporary conservatories offer Peterborough homeowners a cost effective way of adding a space to your property – also adding value to it as well.

According to research adding a conservatory or orangery to your Peterborough property delivers the single biggest return on investment to any home, with an ROI of 108% which is a typical profit of £5,700

The RICS makes a similar calculation suggesting that adding either a conservatory or orangery will increase your Peterborough home by around 5%.

Our design of conservatories have changed dramatically which makes them far more flexible as an all year round living space. Our conservatories deliver far higher levels of thermal efficiency and performance than the average conservatory company in Peterborough. This is why our conservatories and orangeries are suitable for lots of different applications such as kitchen extensions, playrooms, dining rooms, or even extra living spaces.

Things to consider when buying a conservatory

The first thing is to stop looking at a conservatory or orangery as a “bolt-on” product rather than an integral part of your home. Our sales representatives will help develop your design to provide the most effective conservatory maximising the time you spend in this room and how it will work for the rest of your property.

There are a wide range of factors to consider between a conservatory extension and the original Peterborough home to how to integrate this conservatory with its outside living space and garden.

The next thing to consider the material type – uPVC or Aluminium? The type of material will define your taste, lifestyle and budget. UPVC is the classic framing materials which looks stunning and is very affordable. While aluminium provides the most stunning look, but comes at a price but ideal for those on a higher budget.

UPVC conservatories have low maintenance, energy efficient, while our new foiling technology and colour options re-create the appearance of timber but require less care. Aluminium conservatories provide a clean sightlines look, with an architectural integrity delivery. Aluminium conservatories are also the ideal solution when you require a larger conservatory for items such as swimming pool or your own personal gymnasium.

Depending on your budget and request will depend on whether you require a classic or contemporary designed conservatory.

Conservatory or an Orangery

If you are looking for something a little different then Orangeries have that incredible appeal. An Orangery delivers light and space with large brickwork pillars and a part solid roof. Orangeries provide more sense of substance than a conservatory, making it closer to a full extension.

The ‘Hybrid Conservatory’

The ‘hybrid’ offers the appearance of both the Orangeries and Conservatories delivering a very similar aesthetic look but at a price. These ‘hybrid’ use the typical core glass conservatory structure but have a lot more brickwork with its design, but by adapting a conservatory roof, rivalling the appearance of an orangery but at a far lower cost. These ‘Hybrid conservatories’ also obtain thermally efficient glass, making it an ideal space suitable for all year round use.

Our innovation into glass technology has made our double glazing company the key solution for contemporary conservatories in Peterborough. Our conservatory range is far broader than most local double glazing companies, they are also thermally efficient, keeping the warmth in, while adapting the glare from the sun, reflecting its heat to reduce summer temperatures.