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Conservatory

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  • 06-07-2006 10:43am
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    rockdrummer
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    Do you think it would be possible to get a conservatory approx 3m X 2m built for around 5000 !! Not a DIY job, but done professionally? Or would I be better buying a DIY conservatory and getting someone to install

    Has anyone got experience in this? Any advice would be great.


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    kadman
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    What material, and what element of the build would you be able to do yourself.

    kadman


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    rockdrummer
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    Dont know much about building one of these so most likely the whole lot would need to be built by someone else.

    Materials - good quality cheap.


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    kadman
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    A pro that knows where to source cheap materials , would be hard pressed to build that for 5k.

    The most expensive single item , would probably be the roof glass, assumimg its glass. Perimeter windows , and a door unit, pvc or timber, even a cncelled order would run to 2-3k.

    Band Q conserveratory kits, using polycarbonate instead of glass, is an option. But it would be regarde as a cheap solution. Might be worth a look

    kadman


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    rockdrummer
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    I see the likes of homebase and other providers sell DIY kits, the cheapest I've seen is about 2,500 ! So how much would a builder cost to do this?

    I wouldnt mind giving it a go but Ive never done anything like this, id be afraid Id make a bags of it and would cost more money to fix.


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    kadman
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    Well the homebase, bnq kits come with a set of installation notes. Check em out and if you feel comfortable about it, at the very least get some practical instruction, from a construction worker . Its not too difficult to install the simple kits. But if you think it will look as good as a professional build , think again.

    As you say yourself , its easy to feck it up, and more expensive to fix. Its well worth paying a pro for at least a couple days guidance.

    kadman


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    slave1
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    had a lean to type conservatory build pretty similar to your dimensions last year for €9k, this included a new front door and argon filled glass, glass roof, uPVC, dwarf wall, some plastering, bit of electrical and all construction/installation, 6 weeks from foundation to completion, midlands, all I had to do was paint/tile - mental note, must post pics and complete thread from last year.....

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    rockdrummer
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    Why do things always cost about twice what you expect is a reasonable price ??? Thats is alot of money, I wonder would the DIY route be any cheaper?


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