Solid and tiled conservatory roofs
A solid roof replaces the glass or polycarbonate with an insulated roof, usually lightweight tiles on a warm structure. It turns a conservatory that is too hot in summer and too cold in winter into a room you can use all year.
Who solid and tiled conservatory roofs suit
Suits
- Conservatories that are too hot in summer and cold in winter
- Rooms you want to use as a living room, dining room or home office
- Anyone who wants a quieter room with less glare
Good points
- Warm in winter and cooler in summer
- Quiet in the rain, with far less glare
- Adds a room that works all year
- Can include a plastered ceiling and spotlights
Watch out for
- Costs more than glass or polycarbonate
- The room is darker, though a lantern or rooflights can help
- Heavier, so the frame and the base may need checking
What solid and tiled conservatory roofs cost
Solid and tiled conservatory roofs typically cost £10,000 (Medium (about 4m × 4m) conservatory, tiled solid roof, replacing the old roof), with most jobs between £6,100 and £15,000. That includes VAT at 20%. Fitting takes 3–5 days on site.
What you would actually pay
Typical Medium (about 4m × 4m) conservatory, tiled solid roof, replacing the old roof · UK- Typical installed cost Solid and tiled conservatory roofs, supplied and fitted
- £8,333
- VAT at 20% Standard rate
- £1,667
- Net cost to you
- £10,000
If you borrowed £10,000.00 over 36 months at 0.0%, it would cost £277.78 a month – £10,000.00 in total, of which £0.00 is interest. The last payment would be £277.70.
Illustration only – not a quote, not an offer of credit, and not financial advice. Rates depend on your circumstances and creditworthiness.
Where the money goes on solid and tiled conservatory roofs
| Element | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Roof, installed A lightweight tiled solid roof, supplied and fitted. This row is the headline price for the whole range of sizes. | £6,100 – £15,000 |
| Roof lantern added to a solid roof A glazed lantern set into the roof to bring in light. Optional. | £1,200 – £3,000 |
| Plastered ceiling, insulation and downlights A finished internal ceiling with insulation and recessed lighting. Optional. | £1,500 – £3,000 |
| Structural assessment and wall plate upgrade A check that the frame and base can carry the new roof, with strengthening if they cannot. | £300 – £1,500 |
| Building Regulations application and inspections Fees and inspections where the council needs to sign off the new roof. | £300 – £780 |
| Scaffolding Where the roof cannot be reached safely from the ground. | £0 – £780 |
Guide prices including VAT. Your actual cost depends on your home, access and specification.
What moves the price of solid and tiled conservatory roofs
- Roof type
Polycarbonate is the cheapest, glass costs more, a hybrid costs more again and a solid tiled roof costs the most.
- Size and shape
A bigger roof needs more material and more labour. Complex shapes with several facets or a hip cost more than a simple pitched roof.
- Structure
An older frame may need strengthening before a heavier roof goes on. A glass or solid roof is much heavier than polycarbonate.
- Access
Scaffolding adds to the price where the roof cannot be reached safely from the ground.
- Where you live
London and the South East run dearer than the North of England and Wales.
What a quote for solid and tiled conservatory roofs should include
If a quote is missing any of these, ask why before you compare it with another.
- The roof system, its make and its guarantee
- The glass or panel specification, including solar control and self-cleaning coatings
- Whether the existing frame, plate and ridge can carry the new roof, and who checks
- Removal and disposal of the old roof
- Scaffolding, and whether it is in the price
- Building Regulations, and whether the new roof needs an application
- Internal finish: plastering, ceiling and lighting
Solid and tiled conservatory roofs prices by region
Labour is most of the difference. Typical price (Medium (about 4m × 4m) conservatory, tiled solid roof, replacing the old roof), including VAT.
| Region | Typical | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|
| London | £12,500 | +25% |
| South East | £11,500 | +17% |
| South West | £11,000 | +10% |
| East of England | £10,500 | +6% |
| West Midlands | £10,500 | +4% |
| Scotland | £10,000 | +2% |
| East Midlands | £10,000 | UK average |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £10,000 | UK average |
| North West | £9,800 | −2% |
| North East | £9,500 | −5% |
| Wales | £9,400 | −6% |
| Northern Ireland | £8,800 | −12% |
Common questions about solid and tiled conservatory roofs
Does a solid roof need planning permission?
Often not for a like-for-like replacement, but Building Regulations can apply because the structure changes. Check with your installer and your council.
Will a solid roof make the room darker?
Yes, but adding a roof lantern or rooflights brings plenty of light back in.
Can I put a solid roof on any conservatory?
Usually, but the frame and base must carry the extra weight. A survey tells you whether the structure needs strengthening first.
Where these solid and tiled conservatory roofs prices come from
Guide prices are compiled from published UK price guides, converted to a price before VAT, and shown here with VAT added. They are indicative, not quotations. How we price explains the method.
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