A conservatory adds 8 to 50+ m² of new living space — a dining room, garden-facing lounge, family room, or year-round orangery. S&K Glazing designs and installs every standard conservatory style in uPVC, aluminium, and engineered hardwood, with manufacturing lead times from 4 weeks.
Each style has distinct strengths — pick the one that matches your property and how you'll use the space.
Three- and five-faceted bay-front conservatories with ornate detailing
Three or five faceted glazed front (45° angles between panels) · Dual-pitched roof with prominent ridge and finials
See victorian details →Square or rectangular conservatories that maximise usable floor space
Square or rectangular footprint with four right-angled corners · Hipped roof (four sloping faces) or gabled roof (front gable, side hips)
See edwardian details →Simple single-pitch roof conservatories — the cost-effective entry point
Single sloping roof attached to the existing house wall · Lowest-cost conservatory style — typically 30-40% less than a Victorian of equivalent footprint
See lean-to details →Combined Edwardian + lean-to — two distinct zones in one larger conservatory
Two integrated sections — Edwardian + lean-to — sharing one roofline transition · Substantially larger usable floor area than single-shape styles
See p-shape details →Central projecting section with two side wings — the largest standard conservatory style
Central projecting section + two side wings — three zones in one · Largest standard residential conservatory — typical footprint 25-50+ m²
See t-shape details →High pitched apex roof at the front — a statement design with dramatic vertical height
Vertical glazed gable at the front — apex roof with full-height glass triangle · Dramatic internal height — often 3.5-4.5 m at apex
See gable-front details →More substantial than a conservatory — brick pillars, lantern roof, year-round comfort
Solid brick or rendered pillar construction with substantial perimeter walls · Large floor-to-ceiling glazed sections between pillars
See orangery details →Modern hybrid — solid roof with central glass lantern, best thermal performance of any conservatory
Solid flat or low-pitched roof with central raised glass lantern · Best thermal performance of any conservatory style — full insulation in solid roof sections
See lantern roof details →The material you choose affects cost, sightlines, lead time, maintenance and aesthetic. Here's how the three options compare on what matters.
The most popular conservatory material in the UK — cost-effective, low-maintenance, 25-30 year lifespan.
Lead time: 4-6 weeks manufacturing
Best for: First-time conservatory buyers, modern and post-1970 properties, projects where total cost is the priority.
Premium modern conservatory material — slim sightlines maximise glass area, excellent durability.
Lead time: 6-8 weeks manufacturing
Best for: Modern properties, large-footprint conservatories, projects where glass area and contemporary aesthetic matter, year-round usable spaces.
Premium heritage material — required for many listed buildings and conservation areas, longest lifespan with maintenance.
Lead time: 8-12 weeks manufacturing
Best for: Listed buildings, conservation area properties, period houses (Victorian, Edwardian, Georgian, Arts-and-Crafts), buyers prioritising authenticity and longest lifespan over upfront cost.
Our typical project timeline, from your initial call through to a completed conservatory ready to use:
Manufacturing happens in-house at our Great Barr facility in Birmingham — no subcontracting means we control quality and lead times. We don't rely on third-party manufacturers, which is why our lead times stay tight even during peak summer demand.
Free survey, fixed-price quotes, no pressure sales. Call us, message on WhatsApp, or fill in the form — we typically respond within an hour during working days.
Tell us about your project — style preference, approximate size, material. We'll arrange a free survey within 10 working days.
