Grays orangery extensions, designed and built
We design and build orangery extensions for houses in Grays, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.
- Guide price in GraysFrom £31,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsRM15, RM16, RM17, RM18, RM20
How much does an orangery extension cost in Grays?
Prices below are for Grays, using the East of England factor of ×1.06. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Grays: £2,540 to £4,770 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £31,500 – £38,500 | £35,500 – £45,000 | £43,000 – £57,500 |
| 4 m × 4 m 16 m² | £40,500 – £49,500 | £47,000 – £59,500 | £57,500 – £76,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £61,000 – £74,000 | £71,000 – £89,500 | £86,000 – £114,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
What is included
- Thermal calculations where glazing is generous
- Aluminium or timber lantern and full-height glazing
- Heating sized for the glass area
- Opening into the main house
- Design of piers, roof perimeter and lantern proportions
Extensions in and around Grays
Postcode districts we cover around Grays include RM15, RM16, RM17, RM18, RM20. We also work in nearby South Ockendon (3 miles), Stanford-le-Hope (6 miles), Basildon (9 miles), Brentwood (10 miles).
Across the East of England many houses sit on generous plots, and single-storey and wraparound extensions are a natural fit.
Do I need planning permission in Grays?
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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).
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
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions people ask about orangery extensions
How long does an orangery extension take to build in Grays?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–12 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Grays 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 an orangery extension in Grays?
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.
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 £2,540 to £4,770 per m² including VAT, so a 16 m² standard-spec orangery is typically £47,000 to £59,500 in Grays.
Book a free site visit in Grays
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.