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Conservatory replacement extensions across Greater London

Greater London homeowners can use us for the whole conservatory replacement project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.

  • Guide priceFrom £26,000 inc VAT
  • PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
  • Towns covered105
  • Site visitFree, no obligation
Solid extension with a tiled roof that replaced a conservatory

Planning rules that apply in Greater London

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.

The planning position for a specific Greater London address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.

If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.

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.

Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).

Working in Greater London

Towns we cover in Greater London include Bexley, Barking, Sutton, Croydon, Ilford, Enfield, Harrow, Tottenham. In London, space is at a premium and gardens are often short, so side returns, wraparounds and carefully planned rear extensions tend to make the most of every metre.

Who a conservatory replacement suits

  • Homes where the conservatory sits unused
  • Conservatories that are too hot or too cold
  • Older uPVC conservatories near the end of their life

What should I budget for a conservatory replacement in Greater London?

For Greater London we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.3, the factor we use for London. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.

Typical rates in Greater London: £2,400 to £4,550 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.

SizeEssentialStandardPremium
3 m × 3.3 m
10 m²
£26,000 – £31,000£27,500 – £36,000£35,500 – £45,500
3.5 m × 4 m
14 m²
£33,500 – £40,500£39,000 – £50,500£50,000 – £64,000
4 m × 5 m
20 m²
£48,000 – £57,500£55,500 – £71,500£71,500 – £91,000

Includes removal of the old conservatory. Reusing existing foundations is only possible after investigation.

Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.

How the project works

Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.

  1. Free site visit

    First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.

  2. Design and approvals

    Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.

  3. Fixed written price

    The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.

  4. Build and sign-off

    The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.

Common questions in Greater London

How long does a conservatory replacement take to build in Greater London?

On site, typically 8 to 14 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.

Do you cover all of Greater London?

Yes, across the whole of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.

Who do I contract with for a conservatory replacement in Greater London?

Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.

Is it worth replacing a conservatory with an extension?

If the conservatory is unusable for much of the year, usually yes. A solid extension gives a heated room that counts as proper living space. Our guide range is about £2,400 to £4,550 per m² including VAT, including removal.

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.

Book a free site visit in Greater London

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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