Can You Install DIY Conservatories On Any House?

This is a common question that those in the industry are asked on a regular basis.  And the answer is a resounding yes.

But certain properties do benefit from a DIY conservatory more than others do, so let’s take a look at those here.

Terraced properties don’t always have great access to the back garden.  In this situation a DIY conservatory can be particularly beneficial.  Just imagine having to agree to a lorry load of builders and equipment trudging their way through your house to reach the back garden.  Would you want muddy boots and equipment making their way through?  Not many people would!

With a self build project however you are in total control.  You still have to bring everything through the house but you won’t need all the equipment that builders would need to bring with them.  And you can decide what comes through and when, whereas builders will want to get everything through in one go.  And they are still likely to want to go back and forth to their van throughout the day as well.  When you build one yourself you won’t have this problem to bear in mind.

DIY conservatories are also a lot easier to put together than more traditional conservatories if the property is near to a river.  Many of these more complicated versions require costly piling in this situation, in order to make the foundations properly secure.

This isn’t needed with a DIY build.  As such it puts the idea of having a DIY conservatory within reach of more people, thanks to there being no need for expensive piling.

Depending on where you live the local planning office may not like the idea of you having deep foundations for your new conservatory anyway.  The most common example of this is in coal mining areas.

Deep foundations in this situation could lead to problems with the earth giving way.  But with a self build conservatory you won’t need deep foundations.  As a result the planning authority will be more likely to agree to you having a conservatory in the first place.

The sheer range of DIY conservatories available that are suitable for you to build yourself means that more properties can make use of them.  Not all styles of property are suited to all styles of conservatory, so the more choices you have the more chance you have of finding just what you need.

In short, DIY conservatories are perfect for lots of different houses.  They are also perfect for many different budgets – and indeed some people find this is the only kind of conservatory they can afford to have.  And since they suit any house, you can be assured of a great new look once the build is complete.