uPVC Conservatories in Slough

Inspired Glazing designs and builds uPVC conservatories for homes throughout Slough, including Upton, Cippenham, Langley, Britwell and Burnham Lane. We handle the base, frames, roof and doors, our team travels from Fifield in around fifteen to twenty minutes, and the work is backed by our 10-year guarantee. You can choose a glass, polycarbonate or solid roof, in white, woodgrain or dual colour.

Garden rooms for Slough houses

Many Slough gardens are long and narrow, especially behind Victorian terraces near the town centre and 1930s semis off Farnham Road. That shape lends itself to a lean-to or a compact Edwardian design that adds a dining area without swallowing the lawn. Detached houses towards Upton and Stoke Poges Lane often have the width for a larger conservatory or an orangery. Our conservatories overview shows every style we build.

Conservatory styles to consider

Lean-to and gable

A lean-to conservatory has a single sloping roof and works well under bungalow eaves or on a terrace where height is limited. A gable-fronted design keeps the front upright, which gives a lofty feel and lets in more light.

Victorian, Edwardian and Regency

Victorian conservatories have a faceted bay front and ornate ridge detail, which suits the period villas of Upton Park. Edwardian conservatories are square or rectangular, giving more usable floor for a table or sofa. Regency and Elizabethan variations play with the roof line and proportions.

L, T and P shapes

Corner plots and houses with a side return can take an L-shaped conservatory that wraps round. A T-shaped conservatory projects a central section into the garden, and a P-shaped conservatory combines a lean-to run with a rounded end. These suit larger conservatories, while small conservatories can be just as useful as a reading room or play space.

Choosing the roof

The roof shapes how the room feels in July and January. A glass roof conservatory with solar-control glass keeps the open sky view while limiting glare. Polycarbonate is lighter and cheaper to make but noisier in rain and less insulating. A solid roof conservatory with an insulated, tiled finish behaves more like a true extension, and many people combine it with a roof lantern for daylight.

Already have a tired conservatory? Our replacement conservatory roofs can turn a room that is too hot or too cold into one you use all year. Homes close to Heathrow and the M4 also benefit, as a solid roof deadens the sound of aircraft and rain.

Groundwork and bases

Ground conditions vary from one Slough street to the next, and old drains often run across the rear garden. We check for manholes, soakaways and nearby trees, then design the foundations to suit. Read more about conservatory bases, including dwarf walls in brick to match your house.

Planning permission and Building Regulations

A conservatory is treated as a single-storey extension. Under permitted development, it can project up to 3 metres from the original rear wall of a semi or terrace, or 4 metres for a detached house, and must be no taller than 4 metres. Within 2 metres of a boundary the eaves are limited to 3 metres, and extensions and other buildings must not cover more than half the land around the original house. Larger rear additions need prior approval, and side extensions have their own rules.

Conservatories are normally exempt from Building Regulations when they are on the ground floor and under 30 square metres, separated from the house by external-quality walls, doors or windows, have independent heating with their own controls, and use glazing and electrics that comply. Removing a wall into the house needs approval. If your home is in a conservation area, such as Upton Park and Upton Village or St Mary’s Church at Langley, check with Slough Borough Council. Our planning permission for conservatories and porches page has more detail.

Colours, doors and porches

White uPVC remains popular, and woodgrain or dual colour frames with grey outside and white inside give a more contemporary finish. Into the garden, you can choose French doors, a sliding patio door or an aluminium bifold. A small porch at the front door is another way to add storage and a draught lobby, and is often permitted development too. We also build orangeries for those wanting more brickwork and less glass.

Budget and neighbouring towns

Our conservatory cost guide explains how size, roof and base affect the price. We build in Eton, Windsor and Datchet as well, and our Slough windows and doors page covers the wider service. If your windows also need renewing, read uPVC windows and doors in Slough.

Arrange a free design visit

We will measure up, talk through the layout and send a written quotation. Phone 01753 965 005, WhatsApp 07934 152 343, or fill in our free quote form. We answer calls Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.

Frequently asked questions

Can I build a conservatory on a Slough terrace without planning permission?

Often yes. On a terraced or semi-detached house, a rear conservatory up to 3 metres deep and no more than 4 metres high is normally permitted development, provided it covers no more than half the garden. Conservation areas, flats and homes whose rights have been removed are different, so check with Slough Borough Council if unsure.

Will a conservatory be too hot in summer?

Old polycarbonate roofs are the usual reason. Solar-control glass reflects much of the sun's heat, roof vents and opening windows help airflow, and a solid insulated roof is the most effective answer. Blinds add another layer of control. We look at which way your garden faces before suggesting a specification.

Can you replace the roof on my existing conservatory?

Usually, as long as the existing frames and base are still solid. We inspect the walls, frames and foundations, then fit a new glass or solid insulated roof. A replacement roof is usually quicker than a complete rebuild and can make a cold or noisy room useful all year, which helps homes close to the M4 and Heathrow.

What conservatory size suits a narrow Slough garden?

A lean-to or a small Edwardian design around 3 metres deep often works well, giving room for a table or a sofa without losing too much lawn. We draw the footprint on site so you can see how much space remains. French or sliding doors can then open the room fully to the garden.

Do conservatories need Building Regulations approval?

Not normally, if the conservatory is ground floor, under 30 square metres, separated from the house by external doors or windows, and heated independently with its own controls. The glass and any wiring still have to meet the relevant rules. If you want to take out the wall between the conservatory and the house, that opening needs approval.