What is an orangery?
An orangery is an extension with brick or block piers, large areas of glazing and a solid perimeter roof around a central roof lantern. It sits between a conservatory and a traditional extension: brighter than an extension, warmer and more private than a conservatory.
How much does an orangery cost in Maesteg?
In Maesteg, an orangery typically costs £2,200–£3,150 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 16 m² project that is roughly £35,000–£50,500. Prices across Wales are typically 8% below the UK average for this kind of work, which is reflected in the range for Maesteg. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (11 m²) | £24,000–£34,500 |
| Typical project (16 m²) | £35,000–£50,500 |
| Larger project (22 m²) | £48,500–£69,500 |
| Rate per m² | £2,200–£3,150 |
The biggest cost drivers are:
- Amount and type of glazing
- Size and shape of the footprint
- Heating and flooring
- Lantern size
A guide range is only a starting point: the guide price tool gives an instant figure for your size, and a free survey turns it into a fixed quote.
Do you need planning permission for an orangery in Maesteg?
The approval route for Maesteg is set by planning law in Wales. In Wales a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: up to 4 metres beyond the rear wall and up to 4 metres high, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary and no more than half the land around the original house covered. Wales has no larger home extension prior approval route, so deeper extensions need a planning application, as do extensions to flats, listed buildings and houses whose rights have been removed.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in Wales, so notices must be served before work on a shared wall, on the boundary, or excavation close to a neighbour’s foundations.
We check this for your address before design work starts, so there are no surprises later.
What we handle
On a typical orangery we handle:
- Foundations and dwarf walls or piers
- Flooring and decoration options
- French, sliding or bifold doors
- Roof lantern and glazed panels
- Electrics, heating and plastering
- Insulated perimeter roof with internal pelmet
How long does it take?
Allow 8 to 12 weeks on site. Allow time beforehand for drawings and approvals, usually 6 to 12 weeks.
Building in Maesteg
Terraced houses in Welsh towns often have narrow plots, which suits rear and side return extensions and rear dormers.
Maesteg sits in Mid Glamorgan, about 8 miles north-west of Bridgend. We cover the whole of Maesteg, including postcodes CF34.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about orangeries in Maesteg
Does an orangery need building regulations approval?
If it is open to the house or does not meet the conservatory exemption, yes. Most orangeries are treated as extensions and need building control approval, which we arrange.
Do I need planning permission for an orangery in Maesteg?
In Wales a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: up to 4 metres beyond the rear wall and up to 4 metres high, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary and no more than half the land around the original house covered. Wales has no larger home extension prior approval route, so deeper extensions need a planning application, as do extensions to flats, listed buildings and houses whose rights have been removed.
How much does an orangery cost in Maesteg?
In Maesteg, an orangery typically costs £2,200–£3,150 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 16 m² project comes to roughly £35,000–£50,500. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
What is the difference between an orangery and a conservatory?
An orangery has a solid roof around a central lantern and more brickwork, while a conservatory is mostly glazed. Orangeries are usually warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
How long does an orangery take in Maesteg?
Typically 8 to 12 weeks on site. Design and approvals beforehand usually take 6 to 12 weeks.
Can an orangery replace a conservatory?
Yes. We can remove an old conservatory and build an orangery on new or upgraded foundations.