Conservatory replacement extensions across Braintree
Braintree homeowners can use us for the whole conservatory replacement project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in BraintreeFrom £21,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time8–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCM7, CM77
Will the council need to approve it?
In England a single-storey rear extension can usually go up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall of a semi-detached or terraced house, or 4 m on a detached house, without a planning application, provided it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m within 2 m of a boundary and, with other buildings, covers no more than half the land around the original house. The larger home extension prior approval scheme raises those depths to 6 m and 8 m, with neighbours notified and a 42-day decision.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Covering Braintree
Across CM7, CM77, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Witham (7 miles), Chelmsford (10 miles), Maldon (11 miles), Colchester (15 miles).
Sudbury, in Suffolk, is roughly 13 miles from Braintree and also on our list. Across the East of England many houses sit on generous plots, and single-storey and wraparound extensions are a natural fit.
Is a conservatory replacement right for your house?
- Conservatories that are too hot or too cold
- Older uPVC conservatories near the end of their life
- Homes where the conservatory sits unused
Guide prices for Braintree
These guide figures apply our East of England adjustment (×1.06) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Braintree: £1,960 to £3,710 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 3.3 m 10 m² | £21,000 – £25,500 | £22,500 – £29,500 | £29,000 – £37,500 |
| 3.5 m × 4 m 14 m² | £27,000 – £33,000 | £31,500 – £41,000 | £40,500 – £52,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £39,000 – £47,000 | £45,500 – £58,500 | £58,000 – £74,500 |
Includes removal of the old conservatory. Reusing existing foundations is only possible after investigation.
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Our process, step by step
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Conservatory replacement questions answered
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Braintree, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Braintree be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Do you cover all of Braintree?
Yes. We cover Braintree and the surrounding parts of Essex. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I keep the existing base?
Sometimes, but conservatory bases are often too shallow for solid walls. Trial holes tell us before we confirm the price.
Does replacing a conservatory need planning permission?
A solid replacement is treated as a new extension, so it must meet the permitted development limits or get planning permission, and it always needs building regulations approval.
Book a free site visit in Braintree
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.