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When you want to improve your home, you might be wondering where to start. With the wide range of companies to choose from, you are almost spoilt for choice.

We here at Abbey pride ourselves on our state of the art conservatories. We offer a very wide range of products including orangeries and conservatory roofs.

So, we will be discussing why you should choose us when selecting your brand new conservatory. Here are some of the things you should look out for and why we are the best company to choose.

Experience

At Abbey, we have been providing customers with the finest conservatories since 1986. With over 35 years’ experience, people come to us because they want an easy, enjoyable experience when buying one of our conservatories.

When you choose Abbey Conservatories, you’ll get the best service because when you want to design your conservatory, we will be with you all the way from planning to installation.

We’re proud of our friendly and trustworthy service. We know you are looking for an installer who can complete the installation quickly and efficiently. All or installers are FENSA accredited and are on hand to answer any questions you might have about our conservatories.

We have experience in completing projects in areas including Maidenhead, High Wycombe, Didcot, and Newbury so we feel very confident that we can transform your home by installing a beautiful eye catching conservatory.

You are in good hands with us because our team understand everything there is to know about conservatories, conservatory roofs, and canopies.

Where We’re Based

Wondering what areas we operate in? We cover a broad range of areas in Berkshire and its surrounding areas. In addition to villages such as Spencers Wood, we are also available in bigger areas like Basingstoke and Reading. So if you live in these areas and are looking to transform your home, then reach out to us!

A Broad Selection of Conservatories

“What conservatory do I want?” It’s a question you are probably asking yourself, and we understand that you could feel overwhelmed. But don’t worry because there is a wide range of conservatories and orangeries to choose from.

At Abbey, we pride ourselves on offering a wide range of conservatories for you to choose from. We have a range of products to choose from including lean to conservatories, which will keep you and your family warm because of a unique uPVC profile for Liniar. It offers superior gaskets that keep warm air inside for longer. We also offer Edwardian conservatories with their beautiful design and symmetrical floor plan, Gable End conservatories which have beautiful high rooflines, and stunning double glazing to keep your new living area warm all year round.

But that’s not all. If you are looking for an alternative to a conservatory, you can look at our beautiful orangeries, which are created by using more brickwork and add a sleek stylish alternative to your property.  They are stunning and cost effective, so whatever your budget, we can suit your needs. Orangeries are perfect for those who want the quiet life because they have a strong emphasis on privacy.

As well as contemporary designs, we also offer a modern take on traditional wooden conservatories with high grade modern wood. You can choose from a natural or painted finish, while our wood is made from high quality durable material.

Another great feature that we do is allow you to create your own conservatory. We offer bespoke conservatories that are tailored exactly how you want it. Customise everything from choosing a solid or tiled roof, to adding a bi fold aluminium door, opening nature to your garden. We can even match the brickwork of your home so you get a seamless extension to your property.

Our tiled and solid roofs are ideal because they are crafted from durable materials and soundproof, so you can listen to your favourite playlist without worrying about noise. You can even add bespoke options like spotlights to brighten up your home.

No matter what conservatory you choose, you can be rest assured that they all come with a made to measure fit. This means that when we install your conservatory, they are tailored to fit exactly how you want it.

In addition to this, we are also able to install house extensions too. Some homeowners might worry about the noise and disruption installations may cause. However, here at Abbey, our installations are efficient and won’t break the budget, so we will have a beautiful space installed for you in no time at all.

You should choose Abbey Conservatories because all our conservatories and extensions are fitted with sturdy, durable materials. This helps them be weatherproof and thermally efficient to keep you and your family warm all year round. We also offer customisable options for instance Skylit rooflights and a variety of colours to maximise your experience.

Finance Options

 Abbey Conservatories offer some amazing finance options on our conservatories.

You can also choose our Low Rate Finance option where you don’t have to pay anything over 3 months, then start paying 60 months repayment at 4.9% APR. The offer is available over 5 years.

We also have an offer where you can either repay the agreement in full during the deferral period and there’s nothing aside from a £29 admin fee. Alternatively, after summer 2022, you can pay 120 monthly repayments.

Alternatively, for bigger purchases, we also have a Low Rate Finance Option where you don’t pay anything for the first 3 months and then relax in your orangery or extension for just £183 per month.

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We believe that with our expertise and technical know how, we can offer you the best value for money when it comes to choosing your conservatory. With an honest approach and a professional efficient service, we have the reputation to back up our performance.

What conservatory is right for you? Something that brings privacy to your home? An area for you and your family to relax? Perhaps even a dining room! Whatever you decide to choose, we have a stunning selection of options for you to consider. Get in touch with us to find out more!

When considering a new conservatory, it is extremely important to speak to your chosen installer about conservatory foundations and the process included with this. Unlike windows, doors and other home improvement solutions, conservatories cannot be installed to your home from the ground up. Careful planning around structural stability is essential. This is because conservatories are an extension of your home and require the same structural stability. Not having the right base under your conservatory can lead to serious problems developing over time. This can be dangerous and extremely expensive to rectify.

Conservatory foundations work by supporting the weight of the build. This is extremely important, as, without them, your new conservatory could face deformation if there are any changes in the land around your home. This land is usually soil and varies in strength depending on where you live and many other factors. If this soil is wet, building straight on it without conservatory foundations can cause problems later on. Without foundations, your conservatory will lack stability, suffer from deformation, and fall victim to water damage including rot and decay.

Getting conservatory foundations right can be a tricky process. This is why it is so important to work with the right installer. Working with an inexperienced installer may mean they lay the footings too shallow or that they use the wrong foundation type for your situation. As mentioned, problems relating to foundations can be extremely expensive to fix and detrimental to the structural stability of your conservatory. Do it once and do it properly with an experienced installer.

Types of Foundations

There are many different types of conservatory foundations. An installer such as ourselves will choose with type of foundation is best suited to your home and the land being built on. An expert installer will be able to make this decision after assessing the building site and seeing the results of a technical survey. A technical survey provides detailed blueprints of the land around and under your home. This is particularly useful as it makes us aware of any unseen piping that we should avoid when digging footings.

Traditional footings are the most common type of conservatory foundation. Footings are strong support beams that lodge deep into the ground underneath your build. They work to provide resistance against extreme weather conditions and last for decades. This makes them extremely reliable.

Many traditional conservatories also feature a dwarf wall. A dwarf wall is a small brickwork base that supports a build from underneath. Brickwork is extremely durable thanks to its weatherproof qualities, stopping any water from seeping beneath the build. This wall also raises your space higher off the ground for added structural stability and strength.

Both of these foundation solutions have been trialled and tested for years, making them both viable options. However, like anything, they also have their setbacks. If you are an avid gardener or live in a highly vegetated area, it may be hard to dig up the ground without causing damage to any plants or trees. This is where more modern conservatory foundation solutions come in handy.

Modern bases use concrete and steel pads instead of traditional footings. They do not require any digging at all, leaving any vegetation roots or piping undisturbed. Strip foundations are another alternative, lodging in at a thickness of only 150mm.

At Abbey, our expert team will assess your situation and find a foundation solution that works best for your home and the build area.

Local Authority Rules

If you are looking to have a new conservatory added to your property, there are strict local authority rules that need to be met. This includes specific requirements on foundations. In order to have your new build approved, you will need to meet these requirements.

Local authority requirements depend on where you live and change from council to council. Make sure that you check what rules and regulations apply to you and your local area before you start the installation process. If the land you are hoping to build your new conservatory on has any weak patches that could lead to a future issue or failure, your build will not be permitted. There can also not be any imported soil or ‘made ground’ in the area.

Luckily for you, an experienced installer can make meeting local authority rules a lot easier. They understand what local regulations are in place, and how to meet them.

Conservatory Foundations With Abbey

If you are looking to expand your home and would like a brand new conservatory, we here at Abbey can help. With over 30 years of experience within the home improvements industry, we have managed to build and install many conservatories to homes across the Berkshire area. With this, we have the expertise to install conservatory foundations carefully and correctly. With meticulous planning, we always make sure to build conservatories with the right foundations for each customer’s situation.

By working with Abbey, you will benefit from shorter wait times and low travel costs. This is because as your local trusted installer, we are only a short distance away from your home. This being said, with such quick and efficient service does not come a lack of quality. We promise our customers durable conservatory foundations that will operate with ease for a lifetime, as well as bespoke conservatories to meet your needs.

While our foundations are designed to perform to the highest standards, so are our conservatories. By working with market leading manufacturers we are able to provide our valued customers with high functioning conservatories that add value to any property they are installed to. Our designs are extremely energy efficient, highly secure, weather resistant and sound insulating. Enhance your home in every way, adding value. With such durable foundations, these superior levels of performance are sure to be experienced for an entire lifetime.

By working with a trusted local installer such as Abbey, you will benefit from a stress and hassle free build. We will deal with all the with the bits that you don’t need to, such as local authorities and technical surveys, so that you can focus on the fun design aspects with help from our team. Feel reassured knowing that we are members of the regulatory body, FENSA. With this you will receive proof that your new installation including our windows and doors complies with building regulations, is registered with the local council and is backed by guarantee insurance. You only get this type of reassurance with a FENSA Approved Installer, such as ourselves.

Conservatory Prices

If you are looking to have a new conservatory installed to your home, do it properly and do it once with correct conservatory foundations with Abbey.

By using our online design tool you can follow the step by step process, creating your dream installation. At the end of the easy to follow process you will receive a price tailored to your needs. It couldn’t be simpler!

If you would like more information about our conservatories or foundations, please do not hesitate to get in touch. By filling out our online form or calling us directly on 01189 582 829, a friendly member of our team can answer any questions you may have.

Whether you have just moved into a home with an existing conservatory, or you have an outdated conservatory, you may want to convert it into an extension. This is completely possible, however there are a few steps you must consider first!

While a conservatory is an expansion of your home creating extra living space, it often stands out and is clearly a separate addition. A house extension is seen as a true expansion of your property. It can be either single or double-storey and is often the solution for outgrowing your home.

Both conservatories and extensions have their benefits and are selected by homeowners for many different reasons. While conservatories are more affordable, house extensions often perform to higher standards and seamlessly blend with your home. They can be tailored to meet your every need, where conservatory designs may be more restricted.

A renown issue with conservatories is poor performance related to age. As a conservatory gets older, you may start to experience heat extremes. In the summer your conservatory may be too hot to use, and in the winter, it is too cold. While a new roof is usually the solution to this issue, you may want to turn your conservatory into an extension. By doing this you can create additional space that is designed to meet your family’s needs. As an extension is built to exist in harmony with your existing home, they are much more thermally efficient, secure and weather resistant than conservatories.

Benefits of a House Extension

As mentioned, a house extension does not face the issues that are regularly experienced with a conservatory. They operate as part of your home, retaining heat and keep what matters most protected. Although more expensive than a conservatory, they are much more durable and offer a hoard of benefits to your living space.

A house extension adds far more value to your property than a conservatory. Whether you are adding a new kitchen, dining room, living room, home office or playroom, your house is sure to be worth far more than what you bought it for should you ever choose to move to a new home and sell. Adding any square footage to a home is guaranteed to boost its value!

As an extension is created using true building materials, including higher proportions of brickwork, they are extremely thermally efficient. With this, you will experience warmer temperatures all year round, no matter how cold it gets. The inclusion of robust double glazing adds a further layer of insulation. By benefiting from a naturally warmer home, you will find yourself using less central heating. Experience cheaper heating bills, saving you money for years to come.

Where a conservatory is usually separated from the rest of your home via internal doors, a house extension flows naturally from the rest of your living space. As you benefit from extra living space you will find yourself enjoying being at home more. What’s more, an extension can be two storeys, adding to your upstairs space. If you are a growing family this means the chance of adding additional bedrooms and bathrooms without having to uproot and move to a new home.

What to Consider When Turning a Conservatory into an Extension

If you are looking to turn your conservatory into an extension it is important to check what local authority regulations are in place. It is extremely important that this is thoroughly checked as any structure that does not meet regulations may face being taken down.

Depending on your local council and the build of your conservatory, you may need to attain new planning permission to change your conservatory into an extension. At Abbey, we will make sure to research into local authority regulations and submit a planning application where needed. This ensures that we are abiding by the correct regulations.

Working With a Trusted Local Installer

Here at Abbey, we have over 30 years of experience within the home improvement industry. With this, we have been able to perfect our techniques and develop an understanding of how complex builds such as a house extension works. Such experience is crucial – if you work with an inexperienced installer you are at risk of serious complications further down the line. Whether these complications are with local authorities, foundations or structure issues, they can be costly and difficult to fix.

This is why it is so important to partner with a trusted local installer that you can rely on to look into all aspects of a build. Here at Abbey, we can offer you short wait times, low travel costs and unmatched expertise. By working with market leading manufacturers we can promise you that the final product will be extremely durable and high performing while meeting strict building regulations.

Benefit from a stress and hassle-free build, as we are here to deal with all technical aspects. All you will need to worry about is figuring out what your new space will be used for. This way you can liaise with our design team, creating your dream installation that you and your family can use all year round.

House Extension Prices

It is no secret that house extensions are much more expensive than conservatories. This is because of the nature of the build and the number of materials involved. This being said, an extension is a worthwhile investment that will pay off for years to come. It is also a much cheaper alternative than moving to a new home. As you find yourself and your family using your new space every single day, you will never look back!

Turning a conservatory into an extension can vary in price depending on how big your existing conservatory is, and how big you would like to replacement extension to be. The price will be dependent on how much of the existing structure needs to be knocked down and how much needs to be replaced.

If you would like to receive a quote for your current conservatory being turned into a house extension, please get in touch today. Here at Abbey we are always up for a challenge and take pride in exceeding our customers’ expectations. By leaving as much information on our online contact form we will be able to get back to you quickly with a response.

If you are interested in either a new conservatory or house extension, you may want to take a look at our online designer tool. Here you can follow the step by step process, designing your dream installation. At the end of the process, you will be presented with a price tailored to your specifications.

If you would like to find out more about how we can turn your conservatory into an extension, or simply have some questions to ask, please do not hesitate to call us on 0118 958 2839. Our friendly team are always happy to help in any way possible!