Orangery extensions across Wickford
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build orangery extensions in Wickford and the surrounding Essex area.
- Guide price in WickfordFrom £31,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSS11, SS12
Guide prices for Wickford
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Wickford we use our East of England factor (×1.06). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Wickford: £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 |
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What is included
- Opening into the main house
- Thermal calculations where glazing is generous
- Foundations, walls and insulated perimeter roof
- Aluminium or timber lantern and full-height glazing
- Heating sized for the glass area
- Design of piers, roof perimeter and lantern proportions
Local to Wickford
Our survey diary covers Wickford, including SS11, SS12. We also work in nearby Rayleigh (4 miles), Basildon (4 miles), Benfleet (4 miles), Billericay (5 miles).
Across the East of England many houses sit on generous plots, and single-storey and wraparound extensions are a natural fit.
Planning and approvals in Wickford
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.
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Orangery extension questions answered
Do I need building regulations approval in Wickford?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How long does an orangery extension take to build in Wickford?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–12 weeks design and approvals.
Do you cover all of Wickford?
Yes. We cover Wickford and the surrounding parts of Essex. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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 Wickford.
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.
Book a free site visit in Wickford
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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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.