Topic: Services
DIY Conservatories are usually manufactured to fit the home with many styles to choose from. They are manufactured in a way that manual installation will take only the basic home improvement tools to construct the room. Another way to purchase a conservatory is even prior to owning a home a pre-order can be placed so that when the home is purchased the conservatory can be manufactured to fit the home. Most DIY conservatories are off-the-shelf modular designs and while these may look satisfactory on a small modern building, it's unlikely that they will complement a period property or one with a distinctive design.
Self Build and DIY conservatories are a way of saving money on a new conservatory, but it's not something that can be recommended unless you have some building experience, are an enthusiastic and knowledgeable DIY'er or have trustworthy local builders and carpenters that can do all or some of the work with you.
Conservatories built in this way may save you money, but will probably stick out like a sore thumb on the back of your home and may even reduce the desirability of the property when you come to sell it, rather than add a value to it.
DIY Conservatories doesn't have to be a cheap looking mass-produced product. However, before you get to this stage you need to choose the style of conservatory that will suit your home and your lifestyle. Take a look at conservatory websites and familiarize yourself with traditional conservatory designs such as Georgian and Victorian and the alternative modern and contemporary designs.
Once you are ready with a design, you'll need to calculate the size of the conservatory. Most people overestimate the size of the conservatory they need. Measure some of the rooms in your home and look at how much furniture you have in the space. Take some garden furniture and arrange it in your outlined space; mark the positions of doors from the house and into the garden so you can see the thoroughfares and then see how comfortably you can move around your furniture and how much space you need.
A good builder should be able to cope with these issues quite easily, but it is worth taking time to understand the processes involved so you can see what you may be able to undertake yourself and what you might find easier to sub-contract to local tradesmen.