Edwardian conservatories
An Edwardian conservatory is a rectangle with a pitched roof and a flat, square front. It gives the most usable floor space of the classic styles, because there are no bay corners to work around.
Who Edwardian conservatories suit
Suits
- Rooms you want to furnish, such as a dining room or sitting room
- Modern and period houses alike
- Anyone who prefers clean lines to decoration
Good points
- Usable square floor space with no awkward corners
- Easy to fit blinds, furniture and a kitchen layout
- Looks at home on most houses
Watch out for
- Costs a little more than a Victorian of the same width
- Plainer than a Victorian, with less decorative detail
- A flat front can look severe on a small house
What Edwardian conservatories cost
Edwardian conservatories typically cost £12,000 (3m × 4m Edwardian conservatory in uPVC, fitted), with most jobs between £9,500 and £15,000. That includes VAT at 20%. Fitting takes 15–30 days on site.
What you would actually pay
Typical 3m × 4m Edwardian conservatory in uPVC, fitted · UK- Typical installed cost Edwardian conservatories, supplied and fitted
- £10,000
- VAT at 20% Standard rate
- £2,000
- Net cost to you
- £12,000
If you borrowed £12,000.00 over 36 months at 0.0%, it would cost £333.33 a month – £12,000.00 in total, of which £0.00 is interest. The last payment would be £333.45.
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 Edwardian conservatories
| Element | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Frame, glazing, roof and fitting uPVC frames, double glazed units and a polycarbonate roof, fitted on a standard concrete base. This row is the headline price and covers the whole range for the size shown. | £9,500 – £15,000 |
| Glass roof instead of polycarbonate An upgrade from a polycarbonate roof to A-rated glass. Optional, and priced against the standard roof. | £1,500 – £2,500 |
| Solid or tiled roof instead of polycarbonate A warm roof in place of a polycarbonate one, for a conservatory you want to use all year. Optional. | £4,000 – £8,000 |
| Groundworks on sloping or poor ground Extra digging and a deeper base where the site needs it. Many gardens need none. | £0 – £3,000 |
Guide prices including VAT. Your actual cost depends on your home, access and specification.
What moves the price of Edwardian conservatories
- Size
Floor area is the biggest single driver. A larger footprint means more frame, more glass and a bigger base, though the price per square metre falls as the conservatory grows.
- Roof
Polycarbonate is the cheapest roof, glass costs more and a solid tiled roof costs the most. The roof is often the biggest difference between two quotes for the same shape.
- Frame material
uPVC is the base price. Aluminium and hardwood both cost more, and hardwood costs the most.
- The site
Sloping ground, poor soil, drains in the way and awkward access all push the price up before any frame goes in.
- Who builds it
National brands usually quote well above local FENSA or CERTASS installers for a similar specification. Compare like for like on frame, roof, base and guarantee.
What a quote for Edwardian conservatories should include
If a quote is missing any of these, ask why before you compare it with another.
- The footprint, the style and the roof type, with a drawing that shows the layout
- The frame material and colour, inside and out, and the guarantee on frames, glass and the roof
- The base and groundworks: what is included, and what happens if the ground is poor
- Whether a dwarf wall is in brick or in the frame, and who builds it
- Building Regulations and planning: who checks whether you need them and who pays any fees
- Electrics, heating, flooring and blinds, and whether any of them are in the price
- FENSA or CERTASS registration for the windows and doors, and the deposit and payment schedule
Edwardian conservatories prices by region
Labour is most of the difference. Typical price (3m × 4m Edwardian conservatory in uPVC, fitted), including VAT.
| Region | Typical | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|
| London | £15,500 | +25% |
| South East | £14,500 | +17% |
| South West | £13,500 | +10% |
| East of England | £13,000 | +6% |
| West Midlands | £12,500 | +4% |
| Scotland | £12,500 | +2% |
| East Midlands | £12,000 | UK average |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £12,000 | UK average |
| North West | £12,000 | −2% |
| North East | £11,500 | −5% |
| Wales | £11,500 | −6% |
| Northern Ireland | £11,000 | −12% |
Common questions about Edwardian conservatories
Is an Edwardian conservatory better than a Victorian?
It depends on the room. The Edwardian gives more usable floor space; the Victorian is more decorative. Most people choose on how they want to use the room.
Can I add a Georgian look to an Edwardian conservatory?
Yes. Georgian bars in the glazing and a flatter ridge give a Georgian feel, though the overall shape stays the same.
What roof suits an Edwardian conservatory?
Glass or polycarbonate for a light, bright room, or a lightweight solid roof if you want to use the room in winter and cut the glare in summer.
Where these Edwardian conservatories 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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