The complete guide to conservatories: Adding space and value
- 21 July, 2025|
- News
In summary
- Adding a conservatory can increase your home’s value by around 5 to 10 per cent.
- Conservatories provide extra space that can be used as a dining room, lounge, home office, or playroom.
- Popular conservatory styles include Victorian, Edwardian, lean-to, and orangery, each with distinct features.
- Warwick Development supplies and installs high-quality conservatory roofs, including tiled roofs, roof lanterns, and flat roof lights.
- Our expert team offers advice and installation services to help homeowners improve functionality and natural light while ensuring energy efficiency.
With recent studies depicting that homeowners in the UK are increasingly looking to renovate their homes rather than moving, it’s no surprise to see that conservatories are rising in popularity.
Established as one of the best ways to add both space and value to your home, a conservatory can be used for a variety of purposes, including as a family space, a dining area, cosy lounge, dedicated home office, the list goes on.
Conservatories also appeal to potential buyers, making your home more attractive should you ever decide to sell.
At Warwick Development, we know how important it is to choose the right design to suit your home and lifestyle. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the benefits of installing a conservatory, the styles available, roof options, and why working with us makes the whole process simple and stress-free.
What are the benefits of installing a conservatory?
Increased Property Value
A new conservatory can add between 5 and 10% value to your home, depending on size, style, and quality. Providing it’s well-positioned and designed to complement your property, it’s a smart investment.
Additional Living Space
Conservatories offer extra space without the cost or hassle of a full extension. Perfect for dining, playrooms, gyms, lounges, or home offices, they open up your home and bring the outdoors in.
Thermal Efficiency
Our conservatory roofs are highly insulated to keep your space warm in winter and cool in summer, helping you save on energy bills throughout the year.
Weather Resistance
Built tough to withstand extreme weather, our roofs protect your home from wind, rain, and snow, giving you peace of mind whatever the season.
Low Maintenance
Durable materials mean our roofs need little upkeep, meaning no regular painting or repairs required, so you can enjoy your space without extra hassle.
Stylish Options
Choose from tiled, glass, or Equinox tiled roofs, all available in a range of colours and styles to suit traditional or modern homes.
Natural Light
Roof lantern and flat roof light designs flood your conservatory with daylight, creating bright, airy spaces you can enjoy all year.
Roof lanterns invite natural light from all angles
What are the most popular conservatory styles?
Victorian conservatory
The Victorian style is known for its elegant bay windows and intricate details, often featuring a pitched roof and ornate designs. It adds a classic look that suits traditional homes, providing an attractive space with excellent natural light.
Edwardian conservatory
With a squared-off front, the Edwardian style offers more usable space inside. It’s ideal if you want a larger dining area or lounge that feels open and inviting.
Lean-to conservatory
This simple, modern design works well for smaller properties or narrow spaces. The lean-to style is great for adding a cosy kitchen diner or a snug playroom without overpowering your home’s exterior.
Orangery
Orangeries blend solid walls with large windows and a central roof lantern, creating a grand, light-filled space. They are perfect if you want a stylish extension that merges indoor comfort with outdoor light.
What about conservatory roofs?
Tiled conservatory roofs
Our Equinox tiled roof system is the UK’s leading tiled conservatory roof replacement option. It’s strong, weather resistant, and thermally efficient. Suitable for all conservatory types, it offers warmth and low maintenance with a traditional look that works well for most homes.
Roof lanterns
Skypod roof lanterns are a popular choice to bring more natural light into your conservatory or extension. Available with fixed pitches of 20 or 35 degrees, they are designed to reflect sunlight throughout the day. They offer excellent insulation, reduce noise by up to 32 decibels, and are quick to install.
Roof lights
Our Aliver flat roof lights provide a sleek, contemporary option for flat-roofed conservatories and extensions. Made from high-performing aluminium with excellent thermal insulation, they let in plenty of light while reducing heat loss and noise.
Conservatory Roofs from Warwick Development
Warwick Development offers a range of conservatory roofs to suit both traditional and modern homes. Whether replacing an old roof or adding a new one for a home extension, we have options like tiled roofs, glass flat roof lights, and the innovative Equinox tiled roof system.
Our roofs improve energy efficiency, withstand extreme weather, and require little maintenance. With a variety of colours and styles, they’re designed to complement any property.
From design to installation, our Sheffield-based team provides expert advice and service within a 45-mile radius, ensuring a perfect fit every time.
Who are Warwick Development?
Warwick Development Ltd is a trusted, family-run glazing company based in Sheffield, with over 30 years of experience. We manufacture, supply, and install a wide range of uPVC and aluminium glazing products for homeowners, trade professionals, and DIY customers across the UK.
From our Sheffield HQ, we produce high-quality products using Eurocell, Spectus, and Smart Architectural Aluminium profiles. Our range includes windows, doors, and conservatory roofs, all built to deliver long-lasting performance, energy efficiency, and great aesthetics.
Our product offering includes:
- uPVC & aluminium windows – including casement, flush, heritage, tilt & turn, vertical sliders, and more
- Doors – bifolds, patio, French, composite, designer entrance doors, and commercial systems
- Roof systems – tiled conservatory roofs, Skypod roof lanterns, and flat rooflights
We offer:
- Free trade quotes within 8 hours
- Free nationwide delivery for trade customers
- Full design & installation within 45 miles of Sheffield
- Showroom open Monday–Friday
All installations are FENSA registered and our products meet leading standards including BBA, PAS 24, UKAS, and BSI. Allll products are available in a wide range of finishes.
Whether you’re a homeowner or a trade partner, we’re proud to offer top quality products, expert advice, and outstanding customer service every step of the way.
Call us on 0114 257 1200 to speak with a member of our team, or use the contact form to get started.
Frequently asked questions
How to increase the value of your home with a conservatory?
Adding a conservatory can boost your property value for future buyers by around 5 to 10 per cent, thanks to the extra living space and increased aesthetic appeal it provides.
Do I need planning permission for my conservatory?
Most conservatories fall under permitted development rights, but it’s important to check local building regulations, especially if your property is in a conservation area.
Which conservatory roof offers the best energy efficiency?
Tiled roofs and glass roofs with solar control options provide the best thermal performance, reducing heat loss and keeping your conservatory comfortable all year.