Conservatory Roof Replacement in Enfield: Tiled, Glass and Lantern Roofs
Turn a conservatory that is too hot, too cold or leaking into a room you use every day. Tell us about your roof and we will recommend the right replacement and a realistic budget.
Free survey in Enfield: EN1, EN2, EN3, N9, N13, N14, N18, N21.
We replace conservatory roofs across Enfield and nearby North London, with insulated tiled roofs, solar control glass roofs and hybrid roofs with a glass lantern. We check your frame and base first, because a new roof is only as good as what carries it.
Which replacement roof solves your problem?
| Your problem | Best roof |
|---|---|
| Too cold in winter and too hot in summer | Insulated tiled roof |
| You love the glass look and daylight | Solar control glass roof |
| You want daylight and warmth | Tiled roof with a glass lantern or rooflights |
| Leaks or cracked panels | Repair first, or replace the roof if it is failing |
| You want the room open to the house | Tiled roof, or an orangery conversion |
- Insulated tiled roof. Lightweight tiles sit on an insulated structure with a plastered ceiling inside. The room behaves like a normal room. Temperatures stay steadier and rain is much quieter.
- Solar control glass roof. It keeps the bright, airy feel. Coated, double glazed glass reflects part of the sun’s heat and holds in warmth. It still runs warmer in direct sun than a tiled roof.
- Hybrid roof. Insulated panels with a glass lantern or rooflights. You keep daylight and gain warmth.
If you are building a new conservatory instead, see our conservatories page.
Will your conservatory take a new roof?
This is the most important question, and many roofs fail because nobody asks it. A solid roof is heavier than polycarbonate or glass. Many older frames were only built to carry the roof they have now.
At survey, we check:
- The frame and posts. Are they straight, sound and reinforced?
- The cill and dwarf wall. Is the structure level and in good condition?
- The base. Can the foundations carry the extra load?
- Where the roof meets the house. The wall junction must be weatherproof.
Warning signs include bowing frames, cracks in the walls, doors that stick, and gaps around windows. If the frame needs reinforcing, we say so before you commit.
Building regulations and planning
Building regulations. A glass or polycarbonate roof keeps a conservatory exempt from building regulations. A solid roof removes that exemption, so building control approval is needed. Building control looks at:
- Whether the structure and foundations can carry the roof.
- Insulation and energy performance.
- Ventilation and condensation control.
- Fire safety and electrics.
Building control may ask for trial holes to check the foundations. The door and wall between the house and the conservatory must stay in place.
Planning permission. Replacing a roof within the same footprint and height is usually permitted development. Listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions can change this, and flats have no permitted development rights, so check first.
What a roof replacement involves
- Survey. We inspect the roof, frame, base and walls, and measure up.
- Design and approvals. We agree the roof type, colours and finish with you, and sort building control approval for a solid roof.
- Removal. The old roof comes off and the frame is checked.
- Reinforcement. We strengthen the frame where the survey showed it is needed.
- New roof. We fit the structure, insulation, tiles or glass, flashings and gutters.
- Interior. For a solid roof, we fit the ceiling, plastering, lighting and electrics.
- Finishing. Decoration and a final check.
Most roof replacements take 2 to 5 days on site. A solid roof with plastering, electrics and decoration can take up to two weeks.
Staying comfortable
- Insulation. A solid roof is insulated, so heat stays in during winter.
- Ventilation. Good ventilation under the roof stops condensation building up.
- Daylight. A lantern or rooflights bring light back into a tiled roof.
- Windows and doors. Old frames and failed glass lose heat. Double glazing and new French doors, sliding patio doors or bi-fold doors work well with a new roof.
Repair or replace?
Repair can work for a single cracked panel, failed sealant or a small leak. A single polycarbonate panel typically costs £80 to £250 to replace, and a glass pane £150 to £450.
Replace the roof when:
- The roof leaks in several places.
- Polycarbonate is yellowing, brittle or noisy.
- The room is unusable in summer or winter.
- Condensation keeps forming between glass layers.
Colours and finishes
Choose tile colours to match your house roof. Inside, you can have a plastered ceiling with spotlights, a perimeter pelmet and rooflights. We can also match the gutters and fascias.
How much does a conservatory roof replacement cost?
Conservatory roof replacement prices typically fall in these ranges when supplied and fitted. Your price depends on your conservatory, its frame and the roof you choose, so these figures are a guide, not a quote.
| Roof type | Small (about 3m by 3m) | Medium (about 3.5m by 3.5m) | Large (about 4m by 4m or more) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass | £2,500 to £4,000 | £3,500 to £5,000 | £4,500 to £6,000 or more |
| Insulated tiled | £5,000 to £9,000 | £7,000 to £12,000 | £10,000 to £15,000 or more |
A glass lantern in a solid roof typically adds £1,200 to £3,000.
What moves the price:
- Frame work. Reinforcement or new posts add cost.
- Interior finish. Plastering, spotlights and decoration are often priced separately.
- Access. Scaffolding and difficult sites add cost.
- Building control. A solid roof carries a building control fee.
- Windows and doors. Replacing them at the same time adds to the total, but saves repeating the scaffolding.
The only reliable price comes from a survey.
Roof replacement or orangery conversion?
A new roof improves comfort without changing the shape of the room. An orangery conversion goes further: it adds pillars, a flat perimeter roof and a lantern, and the room becomes a full extension. It costs more, and it is the better choice if you want the room open to the kitchen. If you want to go further, a glass extension replaces the room entirely.
Frequently asked questions
Get a Free Conservatory Roof Quote in Enfield
Tell us what roof you have now and what you want to change, or send a photo. We will recommend the right replacement and give a clear price after a free survey.
We cover Enfield, including EN1, EN2, EN3, N9, N13, N14, N18 and N21, and nearby areas such as Barnet, Southgate and Palmers Green. Call, WhatsApp or use the form below.