Why the benefits of do it yourself conservatories can`t be ignored

There’s no doubt that a new conservatory can much value to a home. From a financial point of view, a conservatory can add a lot of money to the value of a property. This increase in value can sometimes be considerably higher than the outlay of the conservatory itself, and so the return on investment involved makes it an interesting proposition.

What mustn’t be forgotten though is the other type of value a decent conservatory can bring to a home – improving both the aesthetics and the feel. There’s no doubt that with the array of designs available today, that you can find a product that suits your home down to a T, bringing extra space to relax in on those warm, summer days, and improving the look of your house with a classic extension.

However, they are expensive. This is obvious as soon as you look at the prices online, let alone at the leading retailers. And in today’s economy, these costs may just be too far for some, and may be the reason some don’t choose to extend your homes living space into their garden. But there is a solution, a much cheaper alternative that can prove to be just the ticket to help on a limited budget – a self build conservatory.

Being careful and selective with your choice, you can purchase a high quality conservatory at a fraction of the full installation costs you could have paid. Prices start from much, much less and there can be no decrease in quality. In fact, if you shop around enough you may be able to buy as larger or higher end product than what you could have afforded if you didn’t go the DIY route.

All the usual styles and types are available; from ‘Edwardian’ and ‘Victorian’ to ‘Lean to’ and ‘Double Hip’ design. The benefits of each style do vary so be sure to shop around and choose the right one for you. If you have a more specific design in mind, something a little bit different perhaps, there will a company out there who can help build that bespoke design to, even in DIY format. Just provide the exact dimensions of your plot and they’ll build them up for you. Very clever, really.

Of course, as with all things DIY, the price may be cheap but this is at a price. If you are brave enough to attempt to erect the conservatory yourself please take professional advice beforehand. These buildings are serious bits of kit, and you do not want to jeopardise your existing home with some shoddy building techniques. Also ensure that you have the correct planning permission before you even contemplate a conservatory at all. If you are unsure of this contact your local planning department.

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