How much does it cost to build an orangery UK?

How much does it cost to build an orangery UK?

As a rough estimation (and based on 2020 costs), you should budget for between £2,500 and £2,000 per square metre for your orangery costs. For an average orangery measuring 4.5m x 3.5m (16m2), the total cost would be somewhere between £30,000 and £35,000.

What is an English orangery?

An orangery or orangerie was a room or a dedicated building on the grounds of fashionable residences from the 17th to the 19th centuries where orange and other fruit trees were protected during the winter, as a very large form of greenhouse or conservatory.

Is an orangery a good investment?

Just like adding an extension, an orangery will create additional space and increased price value to your home. An orangery will increase your house value significantly, in some cases as high as 15%, although price increases of 5-10% are more common.

Which is cheaper extension or orangery?

Building an orangery is often cheaper than building a single-storey extension – based on a structure that is like-for-like in size. On a like-for-like size basis, a traditional extension will usually cost more than an orangery.

Do I need building Regs for orangery?

An orangery, like other conservatories, is exempt from building regulation approval when: They’re built at ground level and the area of the floor is less than 30m2. (orangery must be attached to the existing property) There should be an independent heating system with separate temperature and controls.

Does an orangery need foundations?

The simple answer to this question is yes, orangeries and garden rooms absolutely need foundations for stability. Foundations are needed to support a structure by transferring their weight evenly across the ground and helping them to stay strong and sturdy.

Which direction should an orangery face?

What’s the best direction to position an orangery or conservatory? East facing orangeries or conservatories will catch the sun in the morning, whereas westerly placed extensions will catch the sun in the afternoon and the evenings.

How long does it take to build an orangery?

On average, a small orangery (15m2) will take around 2-4 weeks to build, a medium-sized orangery (25m2) will take around 3-5 weeks to build, and a large orangery (40m2) will take around 4-6 weeks to build.

When was the first orangery built?

There are records of buildings similar to orangeries in 14th-century France, and the Romans had built glorified greenhouses many years before that. The word ‘orangery’ comes from the 16th century.

Why build an orangery extension?

Build a stand-out orangery extension that’s packed full of features designed to make your room cosy and stylish. Your new space can be built to conform to different styles, so you’ll be able to ensure our orangeries meet your design specification.

Are orangeries still used in Britain?

But orangeries haven’t always featured in Britain homes. These grand designs are a relatively new addition, introduced into British homes in the seventeenth century. And while their sense of luxury and grandeur still exists in today’s constructions, very few, if any orangeries, are still used for their original purpose.

What are the best modern orangery design ideas?

While coordination is key for modern orangery design ideas, a chintzy chop and change of chairs adds character and charm to this space. If you have battered or weathered traditional dining chairs that you were looking to throw out, take them to the orangery instead.