Upper Norwood conservatory replacements, designed and built
If you live in Upper Norwood and want more space without moving, a conservatory replacement is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in Upper NorwoodFrom £26,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time8–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCR7, SE19, SE20, SE25, SE27
What we take care of
- Opening widened into the house if wanted
- New or upgraded foundations
- Insulated walls and roof to current regulations
- Glazing and doors to suit the new room
- Removal and disposal of the old conservatory
- Trial holes to check the existing foundations
Planning rules that apply in Upper Norwood
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.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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).
What should I budget for a conservatory replacement in Upper Norwood?
For Upper Norwood 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 Upper Norwood: £2,400 to £4,550 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Local to Upper Norwood
Postcode districts we cover around Upper Norwood include CR7, SE19, SE20, SE25, SE27, SW16. We also work in nearby Norbury (1 mile), South Norwood (1 mile), Streatham (2 miles), Croydon (2 miles).
Banstead, in Surrey, is roughly 8 miles from Upper Norwood and also on our list. London's housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many with a rear outrigger and a side return, and 1930s semis in the outer boroughs. Conservation areas are common, so the planning check comes first.
From first visit to completion
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
We visit your Upper Norwood home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Upper Norwood
Do you cover all of Upper Norwood?
Yes. We cover Upper Norwood and the surrounding parts of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will my neighbours in Upper Norwood 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.
Who do I contract with for a conservatory replacement in Upper Norwood?
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.
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.
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.
Book a free site visit in Upper Norwood
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.