Conservatories in the North East
Lean-to conservatories in the North East typically cost £7,900 (3m × 4m lean-to conservatory in uPVC, fitted), with most between £5,700 and £10,000 including VAT. That is 5% below the UK average, because local installers charge around £155–£210 a day.
Covers Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Durham, Gateshead, Darlington and the surrounding areas.
Conservatory styles prices in the North East
| Product | Typical here | UK typical |
|---|---|---|
| Lean-to conservatories 3m × 4m lean-to conservatory in uPVC, fitted | £7,900 | £8,300 |
| Victorian conservatories 3m × 4m Victorian conservatory in uPVC, fitted | £11,000 | £11,500 |
| Edwardian conservatories 3m × 4m Edwardian conservatory in uPVC, fitted | £11,500 | £12,000 |
| Gable-front conservatories Gable-front conservatory in uPVC, from 4m × 4m to 6m × 4m, fitted | £17,000 | £18,000 |
| Bespoke conservatories Bespoke conservatory, including P-shaped and T-shaped, 5m × 4m and larger, fitted | £25,500 | £27,000 |
| Orangery extensions 4m × 3m orangery, fully installed | £31,000 | £32,500 |
Guide prices including VAT, −5% against the UK average. Indicative, not quotations.
Conservatory materials prices in the North East
| Product | Typical here | UK typical |
|---|---|---|
| uPVC conservatories 4m × 3m Victorian conservatory in uPVC, fitted | £11,000 | £11,500 |
| Aluminium conservatories 4m × 3m Victorian conservatory in aluminium, fitted | £14,500 | £15,000 |
| Wooden conservatories 4m × 3m Victorian conservatory in hardwood, fitted | £18,500 | £19,500 |
Guide prices including VAT, −5% against the UK average. Indicative, not quotations.
Conservatory roofs prices in the North East
| Product | Typical here | UK typical |
|---|---|---|
| Solid and tiled conservatory roofs Medium (about 4m × 4m) conservatory, tiled solid roof, replacing the old roof | £9,500 | £10,000 |
| Glass conservatory roofs Medium (about 4m × 4m) conservatory, glass roof replacing the old roof | £5,700 | £6,000 |
| Polycarbonate conservatory roofs Medium (about 4m × 4m) conservatory, polycarbonate roof replacing the old roof | £3,900 | £4,100 |
| Replacement conservatory roofs Standard conservatory, from 3m × 3m to 4m × 4m, new roof in place of the old one | £5,700 | £6,000 |
Guide prices including VAT, −5% against the UK average. Indicative, not quotations.
Conservatory windows and doors prices in the North East
| Product | Typical here | UK typical |
|---|---|---|
| Conservatory French doors Like-for-like replacement of a pair of French doors, fitted | £1,300 | £1,300 |
| Conservatory bifold doors Three to five panel bifold doors, uPVC to aluminium, fitted | £2,900 | £3,000 |
| Conservatory patio doors Replacing existing patio doors, uPVC to aluminium, fitted | £1,500 | £1,600 |
Guide prices including VAT, −5% against the UK average. Indicative, not quotations.
Building a conservatory in the North East
Tyneside flats and colliery terraces have small yards, and Newcastle and Durham have large conservation areas. A lean-to is the usual fit for the terraces, while Northumberland's stone houses and the newer estates around Sunderland and Middlesbrough have space for a Victorian or an Edwardian conservatory.
Cold and exposure matter more here than rainfall, so a frame with a good thermal break and well-sealed glazing is worth the extra. uPVC and aluminium are both common. Historic stone houses and the conservation areas in Durham and Newcastle may need timber or a closely matched colour.
The North East has some of the most air frost days in England, and a thin roof leaves a conservatory unusable for months. A solid or heavily insulated glass roof keeps the room warm on a cold coastal day. Persistent easterly wind makes the roof fixings as important as the glass itself.
Doors take the brunt of the North Sea wind and weather on exposed sites. Choose a frame with good seals and a multipoint lock, and a threshold that sheds water. French doors suit the smaller conservatories, and sliding doors give the largest glass area for the money.
Tyneside flats are the regional signature: purpose-built two-storey terraces split into upper and lower dwellings with separate front doors, which raises questions about shared roofs and responsibility that do not arise elsewhere. Colliery terraces run through the Durham coalfield, and Northumberland is stone-built and rural. Much of the stock is pre-1919 and solid-walled.
Planning and building rules in the North East
Northumberland National Park and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape cover much of the north of the region. Durham city centre is a World Heritage Site, and the Tyneside flat stock sits in extensive conservation areas where external materials must be matched.
The weather
Drier than the North West, sheltered by the Pennines, but colder and more exposed. The region records among the highest numbers of air frost days in England, and the North Sea coast takes persistent easterly wind with salt carried well inland. Cold and exposure matter more here than rainfall volume.
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