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Conservatory cost: what it really costs in 2026
uPVC to orangery, per m².
£1,500 – £3,750 /m²
A uPVC lean-to starts around £1,500/m². Victorian styles run about £2,250/m², and orangeries from £3,750/m². A typical 12m² conservatory lands £18,000–£45,000.
Price by spec
| Option | What it means | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| uPVC lean-to | Simplest and best value | £1,500 /m² |
| Victorian / Edwardian | Classic shaped designs | £2,250 /m² |
| Orangery | Brick piers, lantern roof | £3,750 /m² |
What actually happens
- Base and dwarf walls built
- Frames assembled on the base
- Roof on — glass, polycarbonate or solid
- Sealed to the house and made weathertight
- Electrics, heating and flooring
- Internal finishing and doors through
Popular choices
Solid or hybrid roofs (usable year-round)Anthracite framesUnderfloor heating
Regulations to know
- Exempt from building regulations if under 30m², separated from the house by external doors, with independent heating
- Take the dividing doors out and it becomes an extension in the eyes of building control — full regs apply
Tips from the trade
- The roof choice decides whether it's a room or a greenhouse — solid and hybrid roofs cost more and earn it
- South-facing? Budget for ventilation and blinds from day one
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