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Why replace your roof
- Warmer in winter
- Cooler in summer
- Quiet when it rains
- A room you use all year
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How much does a conservatory roof cost to replace in the UK?
Typical fitted prices, for every roof option, style and size. A medium conservatory ranges from £1,800 for the simplest fix to £12,100 for a premium tiled roof.
Prices at a glance
Medium conservatory, about 4m x 3.5m, fitted, with removal of the old roof.
| Roof option | Low | Typical | High | Fitting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiled roof | £7,400 | £9,600 | £12,100 | 3 to 6 days | Breakdown |
| Glass roof | £3,500 | £5,200 | £7,000 | 2 to 4 days | Breakdown |
| New polycarbonate roof | £2,700 | £3,900 | £5,200 | 1 to 2 days | Breakdown |
| Hybrid roof | £6,600 | £9,500 | £12,600 | 4 to 7 days | Breakdown |
| Insulated roof panels | £1,800 | £3,100 | £4,600 | 1 to 3 days | Breakdown |
| Orangery conversion | £14,000 | £24,500 | £35,000 | 7 to 15 days | Breakdown |
Typical price by style and roof
Medium size. Faceted and multi-section roofs cost more because they need more cutting, more hip and valley details, and longer to fit.
Typical figures for a medium conservatory. Each roof's cost page has small and large prices for every style. How these prices are built.
What pushes the price up or down
The roof system is only part of a quote. These are the things that move the number most, in roughly the order they matter.
- The roof you choose. A lightweight tiled roof with 150mm or more of insulation, a plastered ceiling and new gutters is a much bigger job than swapping polycarbonate sheets.
- The shape. A lean-to has one slope. A Victorian has five or more facets with hips and a curved front. A P-shape or T-shape combines both.
- Size. Materials scale with roof area, but labour does not scale evenly, so small roofs cost more per square metre.
- What the survey finds. Weak frames, a moving base or damp dwarf walls must be fixed first. This is the most common reason a quote goes up after the survey.
- Extras. Spotlights, roof windows, glazed panels, new fascias and electrics are priced separately by some installers and included by others.
- Where you live. Labour rates in London run about 27% above the UK middle, and the North East and Northern Ireland about 7 to 12% below.
Extras and their typical prices
| Extra | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plastered ceiling under a solid roof | £280 to £2,000 per job | Usually included in branded tiled roof prices. Check it is on the quote. |
| LED spotlights in the ceiling | £300 to £600 per room | A set of downlights for a conservatory ceiling. Sometimes included. |
| Roof window or glazed panel | £450 to £2,000 each | Adds daylight to a solid roof. Opening windows also help in summer. |
| Roof lantern | £800 to £3,000 each, fitted | The glazed centrepiece of an orangery style roof. |
| Internal insulated pelmet | £900 to £900 per job | A plastered perimeter band that hides the frame head and adds insulation. |
| New fascias and guttering | £150 to £775 per job | Most solid roof systems come with their own gutter and fascia. |
| Building control fee | £200 to £1,050 per application | Set by your council or an approved inspector. Usually built into solid roof quotes. |
| Structural calculations | £200 to £500 per job | Confirms the frames and base can take the new roof. Some systems include this. |
| Removal and disposal of the old roof | £120 to £800 per job | Usually included. Skip hire alone is about 120 to 300 pounds. |
| Scaffolding or access | £340 to £900 per job | Needed on taller or awkward roofs, especially over patios and steps. |
| Frame reinforcement | £800 to £4,000 per job | Only if the survey finds the frames need strengthening for a solid roof. |
| New frames and dwarf walls | £2,000 to £4,000 per job | If the old frames or walls are failing. Big jobs can cost more. |
| New base or foundations | £2,500 to £3,800 per job | Movement in the base must be fixed before a heavier roof goes on. |
Prices by region
How the typical tiled roof price shifts with local labour costs. Pick your region for local guides.
London
£9,400 to £15,350
Tiled roof, medium conservatory
South East
£8,350 to £13,650
Tiled roof, medium conservatory
South West
£7,700 to £12,600
Tiled roof, medium conservatory
East of England
£7,900 to £12,950
Tiled roof, medium conservatory
East Midlands
£7,400 to £12,100
Tiled roof, medium conservatory
West Midlands
£7,400 to £12,100
Tiled roof, medium conservatory
Yorkshire and the Humber
£6,900 to £11,250
Tiled roof, medium conservatory
North West
£6,950 to £11,350
Tiled roof, medium conservatory
North East
£6,900 to £11,250
Tiled roof, medium conservatory
Wales
£6,900 to £11,250
Tiled roof, medium conservatory
Scotland
£7,100 to £11,600
Tiled roof, medium conservatory
Northern Ireland
£6,500 to £10,650
Tiled roof, medium conservatory
Price is only half of it
What you pay for is how the room feels. This is the indoor temperature range each option gives across a year.
Cost questions
How much does it cost to replace a conservatory roof?
For a medium conservatory (about 4m x 3.5m) in 2026, typical fitted prices are:
- Tiled roof: £7,400 to £12,100
- Glass roof: £3,500 to £7,000
- New polycarbonate roof: £2,700 to £5,200
- Hybrid roof: £6,600 to £12,600
- Insulated roof panels: £1,800 to £4,600
- Orangery conversion: £14,000 to £35,000
Victorian, P-shape and T-shape roofs cost more than lean-to roofs of the same floor area. See the full cost guide for every style and size.
Why do quotes for the same roof vary so much?
Quotes differ because installers price the survey findings differently (frame strength, base condition, access), use different systems with different insulation depths, and bundle different extras such as spotlights, gutters and building control fees. Some pressure-sell with a high starting price and a large "today only" discount. Compare line by line using our quote checklist.
Is VAT charged on a conservatory roof replacement?
Yes, at the standard 20% rate. HMRC treats insulation fitted as part of a wider building job, such as a new roof, as one standard rated supply, so the energy saving materials zero rate does not usually apply. The prices on this site include VAT. Ask for VAT to be shown on the quote.
What is the cheapest way to replace a conservatory roof?
The lowest cost fix is new polycarbonate sheets on the existing frame, from around £2,700. It fixes leaks but not the heat or cold. The cheapest way to make the room genuinely warmer is an insulated panel system, from around £1,800.
Do I pay a deposit?
Most installers ask for a deposit of 10 to 25 percent, with the balance on completion. Ask for the deposit to be protected by an insurance scheme, and do not pay the full amount before the work is signed off.
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