CONSERVATORY CONVERSION

Turn Your Old Conservatory Into a Year-Round Living Space

Is your current space too hot in summer and freezing in winter? Don't knock it down. We transform your existing footprint into a comfortable, fully insulated extension.

10-Year Manufacturing Warranty
Fully Building Regulations Approved
Precision-Engineered Modular Installation

How a Conservatory Conversion Creates Year-Round Comfort

Upgrading your glazed structure is the ultimate way to maintain a seamless connection with the outdoors while fixing a major seasonal problem. Outdated glass or polycarbonate roof panels often leave these spaces completely unusable—freezing in the winter and sweltering in the summer. Instead of a costly total demolition, a premium conservatory conversion allows you to insulate and enhance the footprint you already have.

The Benefits of a Lightweight Solid Roof Upgrade

By utilising high-performance insulation materials and your existing structurally sound base, we replace your old roof with an advanced, lightweight solid roof system. This specialised renovation process corrects the massive thermal inefficiencies of traditional glazing. The result is a durable, energy-efficient room that functions exactly like a premium brick extension, matching the natural look of your property's original architecture.

To see exactly how we manage the planning and structural logistics, read our step-by-step preparation guide.

Engineered For Speed, Designed For Comfort

Why deal with months of traditional building chaos? Our advanced modular roofing systems allow you to transform an underused sunroom up to six times faster than a standard construction build. By using pre-fabricated, precision-engineered components on top of your existing base, you save up to 60% on typical structural costs while bypassing weeks of site disruption.

Whether you want to create a bright open-plan kitchen, a quiet home office, or a spacious family living room, this rapid build method delivers a permanent space in days rather than months.

Tailored Architectural Finishes for Your Tiled Roof Upgrade

Your upgraded room should complement your property perfectly. We offer complete control over every external detail to ensure the space looks like an original part of your house:

Custom Cladding & Material Matching: We colour-match external components and brick slip cladding to your existing architecture so the transition looks completely seamless.
Maximising Natural Light: Upgrading to a solid insulated roof doesn't mean losing the sun. Our pitched designs easily accommodate high-performance skylights, while our flat configurations can feature stunning, expansive roof lanterns to flood the room with daylight.
Weatherproof Performance: Built to meet strict modern U-values and building standards, our lightweight roofing systems require virtually zero ongoing maintenance and stand strong against harsh UK weather.

What Is a Conservatory Conversion?

This modern engineering process allows homeowners to create a warm, fully insulated living space that can be comfortably enjoyed throughout the year. By utilising your existing footprint and foundations where structurally suitable, it provides a high-performance alternative to a traditional home extension while drastically reducing both costs and site disruption.

Every project is tailored entirely to suit your property. You can choose from our specialised configurations, including pitched roof extensions, flat roof extensions, and lantern roof extensions. The result is a highly energy-efficient room that feels like a natural part of your home—perfectly optimised for use as a living room, dining area, home office, or ground-floor bedroom.

Why Choose a Conservatory Conversion Over a Full Build?

Many older glazed structures become completely unusable throughout the year, frequently feeling sweltering in the summer and freezing in the winter. A professional conservatory renovation directly solves this problem, transforming your existing space into a fully insulated room that offers exceptional comfort, thermal efficiency, and year-round usability. Instead of clearing the garden or destroying existing landscaping for a completely new structural build, an upgrade allows you to work with what you already have. By upgrading the roof, insulation, and external walls, an older frame is completely transformed into a premium living space that feels like an original part of the property. To help you weigh up your options, here is a direct structural breakdown of a conservatory conversion vs traditional extension.

Head-to-Head Comparison: Refurbishment vs Full Extension

Feature	Traditional Glass	Lightweight Conversion	Traditional Brick Extension
Year-Round Usability	Poor (Too hot / too cold)	Excellent (Fully Insulated)	Excellent (Fully Insulated)
Groundwork & Foundations	Existing base only	Bypasses New Groundwork	Extensive Excavation Required
Average Build Time	1–2 Weeks (Initial build)	3–5 Days (6x Faster)	1–2 Months of Site Chaos
Planning Permission	Generally Exempt	Permitted Development	Full Planning Often Required
Building Regulations	Exempt (Uninsulated)	Part L Compliant Certificate	Full Building Control Sign-off
Project Cost	Low	Save up to 60% on Construction	High Capital Investment

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Sean Barraclough

I am very happy with my new extension by Single Storey Extensions! From the get-go, their team was incredibly professional, guiding us through each step with ease. It's been a breeze working with them, and we're so glad we chose their expertise for our project. If you're thinking of an extension, we can't recommend them enough - truly top-notch service!

Jake Field

We couldn't be happier with the extension we've just completed, thanks to Single Storey Extensions. Their team's professionalism shone through from start to finish, making the whole process a dream. It's clear why they come so highly recommended. Their attention to detail and customer service were second to none. We're absolutely thrilled with the results. Deciding to go with Single Storey Extensions was one of the best decisions we've made. We're so pleased with our new space and would urge anyone considering an extension to get in touch with them.

Jacob Kearl

Really thrilled with the extension, by Single Storey Extensions, the team were really helpful all the way through the process from design, survey and installation and aftercare. It was super simple and easy, much fast cleaner and cheaper than a traditional build. Highly recommended

Joanna Allegra Madison

Had no problems with the company or the building construction everything came on time had all went together perfectly The materials are very good I had it put up in the summer I know it is winter, it’s holding the heating very well I’ve had an great experience and would recommend them to anyone I also use their recommended builders Limitless Construction Services and they are very good nothing was too much I’ve added some photos of the two extensions I had one on the rear of the house and a porch I can only say you will not regret going with this company

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Wondering what your redesigned conservatory will look like? Visit our Somerset showroom to explore our designs up close! With countless styles, sizes, and layouts on display, you’ll get a clear picture of how the end result will transform your home.

If you have any questions or concerns, our experts will be there to help with advice and recommendations. You can also visit our nearby factory for a behind-the-scenes look at how we make our extensions a reality!