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Bexley orangery extensions, designed and built

If you live in Bexley and want more space without moving, an orangery extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.

  • Guide price in BexleyFrom £39,000 inc VAT
  • PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
  • Build time10–16 weeks on site
  • Postcode districtsDA5, DA6, DA7, DA14, DA15
Orangery extension with brick piers, a glass roof lantern and French doors

How much does an orangery extension cost in Bexley?

Prices below are for Bexley, using the London factor of ×1.3. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.

Typical rates in Bexley: £3,120 to £5,850 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.

SizeEssentialStandardPremium
3 m × 4 m
12 m²
£39,000 – £47,500£43,500 – £55,000£53,000 – £70,500
4 m × 4 m
16 m²
£49,500 – £60,500£58,000 – £73,000£70,500 – £94,000
4 m × 6 m
24 m²
£74,500 – £90,500£87,000 – £109,500£106,000 – £140,500

Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.

Planning and approvals in Bexley

In England a glazed or orangery-style extension follows the same size limits as any single-storey rear extension: 3 m or 4 m without an application, or up to 6 m and 8 m through prior approval. Building regulations limit glazing to about a quarter of the new floor area plus the openings it replaces, unless whole-house calculations show the design still performs.

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).

Who an orangery extension suits

  • Homeowners replacing an older conservatory
  • Period and detached houses with a garden view
  • Those who want daylight without overheating

The lantern-to-roof ratio sets the character. A wider solid perimeter gives a calmer, more room-like space and hides downlights and speakers; a bigger lantern feels brighter but needs more care against summer heat.

Local to Bexley

Postcode districts we cover around Bexley include DA5, DA6, DA7, DA14, DA15, DA16. Neighbouring towns we cover include Welling (2 miles), Abbey Wood (4 miles), Chislehurst (4 miles), Plumstead (4 miles).

Dartford, in Kent, is roughly 3 miles from Bexley 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.

What happens next

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

    We visit your Bexley home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.

  2. Design and approvals

    We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.

  3. Fixed written price

    We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.

  4. Build and sign-off

    Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.

Common questions in Bexley

Who do I contract with for an orangery extension in Bexley?

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.

Can I see a price before committing to anything?

Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Bexley, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.

Do I need building regulations approval in Bexley?

Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.

What is the difference between an orangery and a conservatory?

An orangery has a solid roof perimeter with a central lantern and more solid wall, so it is warmer and more like a room. A conservatory is mostly glass. Building regulations treat a heated orangery joined to the house as an extension.

How much does an orangery cost?

Our guide range is about £3,120 to £5,850 per m² including VAT, so a 16 m² standard-spec orangery is typically £58,000 to £73,000 in Bexley.

Book a free site visit in Bexley

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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