Guildford conservatory replacements, designed and built
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build conservatory replacements in Guildford and the surrounding Surrey area.
- Guide price in GuildfordFrom £22,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time8–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsGU1, GU2, GU3, GU4, GU5
What is included
- Insulated walls and roof to current regulations
- Removal and disposal of the old conservatory
- Trial holes to check the existing foundations
- New or upgraded foundations
A replacement is a chance to rethink the shape. Many conservatories are oddly proportioned; for a similar cost the new room can often be squarer, wider or better connected to the kitchen.
Extensions in and around Guildford
Site visits are available across Guildford (GU1, GU2, GU3, GU4, GU5, GU7). We also work in nearby Godalming (4 miles), Woking (6 miles), Farnham (10 miles), Camberley (10 miles).
In the South East, plenty of houses have already been extended once, which makes checking the remaining permitted development allowance an important early step.
What should I budget for a conservatory replacement in Guildford?
Prices below are for Guildford, using the South East England factor of ×1.12. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Guildford: £2,070 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 3.3 m 10 m² | £22,000 – £27,000 | £24,000 – £31,000 | £30,500 – £39,500 |
| 3.5 m × 4 m 14 m² | £29,000 – £34,500 | £33,500 – £43,500 | £43,000 – £55,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £41,000 – £49,500 | £48,000 – £62,000 | £61,500 – £78,500 |
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.
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.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
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.
Free site visit
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Your questions about a conservatory replacement in Guildford
Who do I contract with for a conservatory replacement in Guildford?
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.
Do you cover all of Guildford?
Yes. We cover Guildford and the surrounding parts of Surrey. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Guildford, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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 £2,070 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, including removal.
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 Guildford
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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