It is safe to say that the larger your conservatory, the more expensive it will be. The price of a UPVC Conservatory varies according to the style you choose as well as the overall size. A professionally fitted basic UPVC Conservatory can cost well over £10,000 while a DIY Conservatory, on the other hand, can cost less than £1500.

We have to remember that different suppliers will have different quotations. Furthermore, prices vary according to geographical locations, so an accurate fixed price is impossible to estimate. Differences between these quotations should not usually exceed a thousand pounds, however. Price variations of plus or minus 10% are typical, with some regions showing even greater variations.

This article will only comment on rough estimates of UPVC conservatory prices, which should not be treated as exact.

First and foremost, a DIY Conservatory kit’s basic price will often be around £150 per square meter. It may sometimes go up to £225 to £300 per square meter for a typical 3m x 3m size. As we know, the price varies according to style. A lean to conservatory is cheaper than a Victorian style because of the design of the lean to is far simpler. These costs are not inclusive of labour and installation as you will be building the structure yourself.

For a cheap UPVC conservatory built by a professional, you can expect to pay approximately £500 per square meter for a basic design. This is inclusive of all necessary supplies and fitting, as well as VAT. This price can however increase significantly depending on the design you choose and the site where the conservatory will be built, among other things.

The average price of a more luxurious conservatory ranges from £750 to £1000 per square meter. With this you can expect features such as low thermal loss gas in the double glazing panels, and you may have your roof coated in order to minimize over heating during the summer.

Bare in mind that costs will change if you choose to use materials other than UPVC. A hardwood finished conservatory can cost up to 50% more than a similar UPVC one. As per building regulations, your conservatory cannot be permanently heated, but it can still have a radiator if has a thermostatic control on it. The price will be about £500-1000 to have one or two controllable radiators fitted in your conservatory, depending on existing plumbing.

Lastly, don’t forget furnishing your UPVC conservatory which will add to your expenses. Conservatory furniture does not necessarily need to be expensive though. You can buy it second hand, or brand new and highly discounted from various online retailers.

The most important thing to remember when thinking about the prices of UPVC conservatories, is that you get what you pay for. Do not only think of the conservatory you are building as a minor addition to your house, but as an expression of your self. So, think of quality. A poorly built, cheap UPVC conservatory could be more of a liability than an asset.