Conservatory Price Increase in 2010

Proposed changes to building regulations in 2010 is looking to add thousands of pounds on to the cost of a uPVC Conservatory. Matthew Glover explains that people should buy them now before these regulations come into force.

The construction industry is saying that proposals in the draft consultation for the 2010 version of Part L of the Building Regulations is going to make conservatories and extensions more expensive for people looking to invest in their home.

People who build extensions are likely to be forced to spend thousands of pounds extra improving the energy efficiency of the rest of their property under the proposals. Matthew Glover, the Managing Director of Conservatory Outlet, a manufacturer of conservatories reckons the extra cost is likely to be around £2000 per conservatory.

These new regulations will cover home extensions for the first time and that means higher carbon reduction targets which would impose electric heating restrictions as well as floor, wall and glass enforcement’s to make the conservatory or Orangery more energy efficient.

Matthew Glover stated, “We build their conservatories to an extremely high standard, virtually complying with building regulations anyway. But the requirement to upgrade other aspects of a home at the same time will undoubtedly add to the cost of the project.”

For those wishing to avoid the extra costs involved with the proposed regulations, the only way to do so is to have their conservatory or orangery built this year.

With the construction industry at below capacity due to the ongoing recession and housing crisis, there are also some great deals to be had. Greenway Home Improvement are offering a fantastic 25% off conservatories and free flooring.

Greenway are a manufacturer of replacement windows, doors and conservatories supplying goods throughout Cardiff, Bristol, Newport and parts of Gloucester.