If you are looking to maximise the value of your home before putting it on the market, there is one investment that can open up both space and value without costing you the earth: a conservatory. In this article, we’ll answer the question ‘is a conservatory a good investment?’, whether a sale is on the cards this year or you simply want to expand the space available to your family.
Cost-Effective Extension Options
Conservatory extensions offer a cost-effective and secure option to expand your home without the cost and time investment of a full extension. Modern conservatories are sturdy, thermally efficient, and built to last, creating a vibrant space that is warm and comfortable to use all year round.
At Harvey’s Windows, we have over 30 years’ experience and knowledge building modern conservatories for a wide range of properties and also install orangeries, glass rooms, and even solid roof extensions. With conservatory prices at Harvey’s starting from £15,000, and Orangeries from £20,000, there are options available to suit all budgets.
This compares favourably to the average conservatory price in the East of England, which in 2023 was over £19,000 for a new conservatory with a UPVC glass roof, with some topping £30,000.
Even a higher end solid roof extension is a more competitive way to increase the value of your home than a traditional bricks and mortar house extension. Since the pandemic, building costs have soared, with house extension costs in the East Midlands now topping £2,250 per square metre in places, and a double storey extension can set you back between £73,000 and £142,000 for larger projects. Even a modest single-storey extension could cost in excess of £40-£45,000.
Warm And Usable
One of the drawbacks of ‘old-fashioned’ conservatories is that they were only practical for a few months of the year: too hot in the height of summer, and too cold in winter. Using modern construction methods and eco-friendly and energy-efficient materials, however, Harvey’s conservatories don’t compromise on heat efficiency despite the extensive use of glass. Thanks to our advanced frame specifications and efficient glass technology, each conservatory achieves a low UV rating, creating a thermally efficient space all year round. This increases the space options available to conservatory owners, with modern conservatories now used as offices, living rooms, dining rooms, play areas, and art studios, as well as sunrooms.
Creating Value In Your Property
A quality conservatory can add between 5% and 10% to the overall sales value of your home, and especially so when they are made from quality materials. Our conservatory installations take care of all aspects of your build project for you, including building control and planning permission aspects, electrics, plastering, plumbing, and flooring if required. Each conservatory is also covered by a full 10-year insurance backed guarantee, giving you complete peace of mind.
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