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Conservatory roof replacement in Exeter
What a new conservatory roof costs in Exeter in 2026, how the local weather affects each option, and free quotes from installers who cover EX1, EX2, EX4.
What a new conservatory roof costs in Exeter
Medium conservatory (about 4m x 3.5m), fitted, adjusted for South West labour costs.
| Roof | Typical in Exeter | Range | Fitting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiled roof | £10,000 | £7,700 to £12,600 | 3 to 6 days |
| Glass roof | £5,400 | £3,650 to £7,300 | 2 to 4 days |
| New polycarbonate roof | £4,050 | £2,800 to £5,400 | 1 to 2 days |
| Hybrid roof | £9,900 | £6,850 to £13,100 | 4 to 7 days |
| Insulated roof panels | £3,200 | £1,850 to £4,800 | 1 to 3 days |
| Orangery conversion | £25,500 | £14,550 to £36,400 | 7 to 15 days |
South West prices run about 4% above the UK middle, reflecting labour rates a little above the middle of the UK. Your quotes depend on the shape, the survey and the system. Full cost guide.
A typical tiled roof in Exeter (£10,000) works out at about 2.9% of the average semi-detached house price in Exeter (£346,054, HM Land Registry 2026-07). That is the room you gain for the money, without building an extension.
Replacing a conservatory roof in Exeter: what is different here
Exeter's centre was partly rebuilt after bombing in 1942, and the city has grown with large estates to the east and around the edges. Devon's climate is mild and fairly wet, so leaking box gutters and rain noise are common reasons to replace a roof here. Most conservatories are on post war semis and newer homes, where a lean-to or Edwardian is the usual shape.
Exeter at a glance
Exeter has about 126,522 residents, the 2nd largest of the 34 Devon towns and villages in our data, and sits in Exeter, Devon. Crediton is 7.9 miles away and Plymouth 35 miles to the south west. Postcodes here start EX1, EX2, EX4.
The middle home in Exeter was built around 1965 to 1972. 27% of homes went up between 1965 and 1999, the decades when most British conservatories were added, close to the UK average of 31%. Most conservatories added in that boom are now due a new roof. Bungalows are uncommon here (5% of homes against 10% nationally), so most conservatories sit on two-storey houses. With 33% of homes in flats, conservatories here are concentrated in the 29% of homes that are detached or semi-detached.
The average home in Exeter sold for £282,696 in July 2026, down 1.7% on a year earlier, close to the South West average of £302,298. Detached homes average £517,757 and semi-detached £346,054.
Why conservatories in Exeter get too hot and too cold
Warm, bright summers (about 193 hours of July sunshine) and around 37 air frosts a year mean a polycarbonate roof is too hot in summer and too cold in winter, so a solid tiled or hybrid roof usually makes the biggest difference here. The chart shows the average daytime high and night time low for each month in the Met Office's England South West and South Wales climate district, the closest match for Exeter. July afternoons here average 20.1°C against 19.6°C across the UK. Inside a south facing polycarbonate conservatory the air runs far hotter than outside on a sunny day, and colder on a clear winter night.
Homes in Exeter
Which roof makes most sense in Exeter?
With around 37 air frosts and 1,277mm of rain a year, warmth and rain noise matter more than glare in Exeter. Insulated roof panels fitted into the existing frame (£1,850 to £4,800 here) are the cheapest real improvement. A full lightweight tiled roof (£7,700 to £12,600) goes further, with a plastered ceiling and much lower heat loss. Tiled roof vs insulated panels.
Terraces make up 32% of homes in Exeter. Conservatories on terraced houses are usually narrow lean-tos against the kitchen, so a solid roof with one or two glazed panels is worth asking about to keep light in the room behind.
Building control and planning in Exeter
For a solid or tiled roof your installer applies for building control approval, either through Exeter Council's building control team or a registered building control approver, and you should get a completion certificate at the end. Keep it: a buyer's solicitor will ask for it when you sell.
Areas around Exeter
Installers covering Exeter usually work across these places too. Enter your postcode in the form to check.
- Crediton 7.9 mi north west
- Exmouth 8.2 mi south east
- Dawlish 9.6 mi south
- Budleigh Salterton 10 mi south east
- Ottery St Mary 10.4 mi east
- Cullompton 10.6 mi north east
- Teignmouth 11.6 mi south
- Bovey Tracey 11.7 mi south west
- Sidmouth 12.1 mi east
- Kingsteignton 12.4 mi south
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Conservatory roof questions in Exeter
How much does a conservatory roof replacement cost in Exeter?
In Exeter a lightweight tiled roof for a medium conservatory typically costs £7,700 to £12,600, a solar control glass roof £3,650 to £7,300, and insulated roof panels £1,850 to £4,800, fitted. Prices in South West run about 4% above the UK middle because of labour rates a little above the middle of the UK.
Can a conservatory roof be replaced in winter in Exeter?
Yes. Roof replacements go ahead all year, and the old roof is normally off and the new one weathertight within a day or two. Exeter averages about 37 air frosts a year, with February the coldest month at 2.1°C overnight, so ask how the room will be protected if the job runs over a night. Replacing a roof in winter.
Which conservatory roof suits the Exeter climate?
Warm, bright summers (about 193 hours of July sunshine) and around 37 air frosts a year mean a polycarbonate roof is too hot in summer and too cold in winter, so a solid tiled or hybrid roof usually makes the biggest difference here. In this part of the country, July afternoons average 20.1°C with around 193 hours of sunshine in July, and February nights average 2.1°C (Met Office 1991 to 2020 averages).
How old are conservatories in Exeter?
No register records conservatories, but the housing gives a good clue: 27% of homes in Exeter were built between 1965 and 1999, and the middle home dates from around 1965 to 1972. Most conservatories were added between the 1980s and 2000s, so many local roofs are now 20 to 40 years old, past the usual life of polycarbonate. How long a roof lasts.
Will a glass conservatory roof overheat in Exeter?
It can. July brings around 193 hours of sunshine here, and a south or west facing glass roof gains a lot of heat on a clear afternoon. If you want glass, ask for solar control glass with a low g-value (the share of the sun's heat that gets through) and compare it with a tiled or hybrid roof. Solar control glass explained.
Is rain noise a problem in Exeter conservatories?
With about 1,277mm of rain a year in the England South West and South Wales area, rain noise is one of the most common complaints about polycarbonate roofs here. Glass is quieter, and an insulated tiled roof or insulated panels are quieter still. Noisy conservatory roof fixes.
Sources: Met Office UK climate averages 1991 to 2020; HM Land Registry UK House Price Index; VOA Council Tax: Stock of Properties; ONS; postcodes.io. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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