When deciding to take the plunge on a major investment on your home, whether it be a new bathroom or kitchen, or a big extension, most homeowners will not only be thinking about how the changes could improve their enjoyment of the space, but also how it may impact the saleable value.
With material, labour and heating costs at an all time high, the benefits of having a Guardian Warm Roof fitted on your existing conservatory, or installed as part of a new conservatory, are clear.
If you look around the internet, several sites claim that installing a conservatory can add around 5% to a house’s value. In practice, of course, this is more complex and will depend on a range of factors including the location of the house and the size of the conservatory.
It’s also worth considering the difference in value offered by a glazed conservatory roof when compared with a warm roof. Glazed roofs may save a little cost upfront but may also add significant financial burdens over time.
These can include maintaining the glazing and surrounding frames which can often yellow or degrade over time, and dealing with additional heating costs.
Warm roofs can provide a high-quality alternative which are better insulated, more robust and provide a stylish finishing touch to a space.
At Guardian Building Systems, we take real pride in delivering the best quality warm roofs which not only perform well, but also deliver a real luxury finish to a space.
This includes specially developed Guardian Downlights and a range of skylight options, including premium rooflights from our partners at Velux.
Your chosen Guardian Certified Installer can work with you to create a beautiful design which is precisely tailored to your conservatory, ensuring a seamless finish at all joints. It’s quality you can see and feel every time you enter the space and adds a real wow factor for guests and potential buyers alike.
The typical cost of having a new conservatory fitted with a Guardian Warm Roof is far lower than for a conventional extension. Depending on your chosen design, a standard 4m x 5m Edwardian conservatory with a warm roof and labour can start from £9,000. For a similar sized extension, you’d often be looking at a price three to four times higher than that.
There’s also the planning, siteworks and labour to consider. Depending on its dimensions, a new extension may require planning permission along with architectural drawings and calculations from a structural engineer.
The extent of foundations for a masonry extension will be much greater than for a conservatory. In addition, depending on the availability of different trades, it may also take several months to construct. This approach adds potential for delays and further added costs, particularly given the volatility of construction material prices.
By contrast, conservatories typically do not require planning permission.
The structural walls of the conservatory can often be erected in a few days and your Guardian Certified Installer can then complete the roof installation in a further 2-3 days.
Guardian Certified Installers can often provide many of the internal trades themselves, or through trusted partners, further streamlining the whole installation and removing potential hidden costs.
Of course, these savings are even greater if you’re choosing to have a Guardian Warm Roof fitted over an existing conservatory rather than have it demolished and replaced.
The cost of a Guardian Warm Roof can start from around £10,000 depending on the size and design of the conservatory, and your chosen fittings. This means your tired conservatory can be transformed into a stunning, modern and high-quality space in just a few days at a fraction of the cost of a brick and mortar extension.
In addition to these clear savings, the bespoke design of Guardian Warm Roofs and their triple layer of insulation also mean that your conservatory will be far better insulated than with a glazed or PVC roof. This helps to keep it warmer in winter and cooler in summer without having to pay for extra heating or cooling, saving you money every year.
This excellent performance also means that the conservatory is a much more practical space for everyday use whatever the weather, meaning it’s practical to use as a dining room, office, home gym or playroom. In addition to enabling you to better enjoy your home, this also provides a clear saleable proposition for any potential buyers.
If you’re looking to add a Guardian Warm Roof to your conservatory, simply add your details to our quote form and one of our Certified Installers will be in touch to get things started.
