Will you need planning permission for your new conservatory?

5 days ago 17 comments

It all depends on the size however Bricks and Pieces are always here to help you through the design stages and answer all your relevant questions. However, conservatories can be built without Planning Permission as they can be built using the Permitted Development Guidelines..

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Why do people prefer a conservatory?

3 days ago 9 comments

We have highlighted cost as one of the main considerations. However a conservatory can have all the benefits of creating a gateway between the home and the garden. A conservatory is also found to be a room that people[le enjoy even on a rainy or windy day where people like the sound of the rain on the roof and this can be a very enjoyable room to fall asleep on a winters day feeling very warm comfortable and contented.

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Why do people opt for a conservatory instead of a tradional home extension?

2 hours ago 1 comments

The first consideration has got to be the cost as a typical traditional conservatory will be less expensive than a brick built extension. A conservatory is usually the most economical way of increasing the leaving space of your property followed by a loft or cellar conversion. Also many people find a conservatory more aesthetically appealing than a traditional brick built extension.

Due to the double glazing the additional space is confortable and can be used all year around. Many people are attracted to the UPVC frame and double glazed units as the maintenance issue is kept to a minimum leaving you time to enjoy life to the full.

The PVC-U sections have a very high tough finish that can last up to years.

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Why build a conservatory?

2 hours ago 1 comments

When considering a cellar conversion you need to have the minimum two meters head room from the finished ceiling from the finished floor. Your cellar floor will need to be insulated and waterproofed, so we would recommend the introduction of trial holes to ascertain the size and depth of the existing foundation bearing strata. You will then be in a position to evaluate how far you will need to excavate (if any) and if any underpinning will be required to obtain the minimum ceiling height.

One of the first things that come to mind is the affordability – it is actually a far cheaper alternative to an extension. Conservatories have a different feel to them and really embrace the mood of the different seasons. There is nothing more relaxing that sitting in a conservatory with a good book just relaxing and taking in the ambience.

The market however is changing and the must have conservatory is not so much for the idyllic relaxation room, even though this is still the case and must not be dismissed. The conservatory seems to have come of age with all different styles to meet the demands of the householder. With the demand for different sizes, styles and shapes the way we perceive and use conservatories has changed over the years.

Conservatories are often added onto properties to create a more valuable space in the kitchen or for adding a dining room off the kitchen area. Nowadays more and more professionals work from home which can be demanding however there is nothing more comfortable on a summer’s day than working with the doors and windows open and by closing off the doors into the house you can get all the peace and quiet you need. Today’s conservatory is as flexible as you need it to be and there are many more exciting ways to personalise and best utilise this valuable extra space.

Does the party wall act notice have to be served when building a conservatory?

2 hours ago 1 comments

The Party Wall Act has been effective since the 1st July 1997. You should always look to how your conservatory will affect the neighbouring property:

Will you need to excavate near your neighbour’s property?

Are you building on a boundary wall or boundary line of the adjoining property?

If this is the case you do need to comply with the act as it falls under Civil Law and this should not It helps to discuss your proposed works with your neighbours to keep them onside with the project. By keeping your neighbours informed it may well prevent delays down the line and prevent contentious items becoming a problem once the work commences.be confused with Planning approval or Building Regulation Approval. Conservatories can be built without planning permission as they can be built using the Permitted Development guidelines.