How much does an orangery cost in the UK?
An orangery costs £15,000 to £60,000 in the UK, typically around £25,000 installed. What moves the price most is floor area, so a simpler job sits near the bottom of that range and a larger or higher-spec one near the top. Prices reviewed June 2026.
An orangery sits between a conservatory and an extension: more brick and a flat roof with a lantern, so it feels like a proper room. It costs more than a conservatory and is priced by size and spec.
Orangery cost calculator
Use the calculator to price your orangery in 2026. Adjust the options and area for a UK cost range. Nothing is sent anywhere.
Orangery cost breakdown
Typical orangery costs, by option:
| Size | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| Small orangery (up to ~12 m²) | £15,000 to £25,000 |
| Medium (12 to 20 m²) | £25,000 to £40,000 |
| Large or high-spec | £40,000 to £60,000 |
| + Lantern roof upgrade | add £2,000 to £6,000 |
| + Bi-fold or French doors | add £2,000 to £5,000 |
What's included in the price?
Typical orangery prices include:
- Base and dwarf walls
- Frame, glazing and a lantern roof
- Doors
- Fit-out to a usable finish
What changes the price?
The things that move orangery prices most:
Floor area
Glazing and lantern-roof spec
How much brickwork versus glass
Groundwork and any building regulations work
Does where you live change the cost?
In London, an orangery typically costs around £32,500 installed, about 30% above the UK average of £25,000. In the North, Scotland and Wales the guide figure is nearer £23,000.
| Region | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands / East (UK average) | £15,000 | £25,000 | £60,000 |
| London | £19,500 | £32,500 | £78,000 |
| South East / South West | £17,500 | £28,500 | £69,000 |
| North / Scotland / Wales | £14,000 | £23,000 | £55,000 |
Guide prices installed, scaled with the same regional multipliers as the calculator. Not quotes.
Orangery cost in major UK cities
| City | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | £13,000 | £21,500 | £51,000 |
| Birmingham | £14,500 | £24,500 | £59,000 |
| Bristol | £16,500 | £27,500 | £66,000 |
| Cardiff | £14,000 | £23,500 | £56,500 |
| Edinburgh | £14,500 | £24,500 | £59,000 |
| Glasgow | £13,500 | £22,500 | £54,000 |
| Leeds | £14,000 | £23,500 | £56,000 |
| Liverpool | £14,000 | £23,000 | £55,000 |
| London | £19,500 | £32,500 | £78,000 |
| Manchester | £14,500 | £24,000 | £57,500 |
| Newcastle | £13,500 | £22,500 | £54,000 |
| Sheffield | £14,000 | £23,000 | £55,000 |
City guide estimates, scaled by local labour costs. Indicative averages for orangery, not quotes.
London and the South East run 15 to 30 percent above the national figures, mainly on labour.
Common questions
How much does an orangery cost?
An orangery costs roughly £15,000 to £60,000 installed in the UK, typically around £25,000. A small orangery up to about 12 square metres is £15,000 to £25,000, a medium one £25,000 to £40,000, and a large or high-spec build £40,000 to £60,000. A lantern roof upgrade and bi-fold or French doors each add a few thousand more.
Is an orangery cheaper than an extension?
Usually yes. An orangery at £15,000 to £60,000 tends to undercut a full single-storey extension of similar size, because it uses a lighter frame and glazing rather than solid walls and a tiled roof throughout. It gives a light, room-like space for less, though a full extension is better insulated and usually adds more value. See our conservatory and extension guides for the comparison.
Do I need planning permission for an orangery?
Often not: many orangeries fall under permitted development, like conservatories, provided they are within the size and height limits and not forward of the front of the house. Conservation areas, listed buildings and larger builds are the exceptions. Building regulations may apply depending on how it connects to the house, so check both before ordering.
How much value does an orangery add to a house?
A well-built orangery adds living space and light, which buyers like, and it can return a good share of its cost in higher value, especially on a home that was short of ground-floor space. As with any extension, the uplift depends on the area and the quality of the build, and is never guaranteed, so treat it as space you will enjoy rather than a sure investment.
What is the difference between an orangery and a conservatory?
A conservatory is mostly glass with a glazed or solid roof, while an orangery has more brickwork, a flat roof with a central glass lantern, and often internal pillars, so it feels more like a solid room. That extra structure is why an orangery costs more than a conservatory but stays usable in more of the year.
Can I build an orangery myself?
Realistically no. An orangery involves foundations, a brick base, a glazed roof and often electrics and heating, so it is a multi-trade build, not a weekend project. That is why prices run £15,000 to £60,000 installed. You might project-manage and do finishing touches, but the structure, glazing and any wiring need trades to get it watertight and signed off.
Does an orangery add value to a house?
It can, but rarely the full outlay. Spending £15,000 to £60,000 adds usable living space that helps a sale, yet most buyers value it below what you paid. It pays back better than a cheap conservatory because it feels part of the house. Build it mainly to enjoy the room while you live there, not purely as an investment.
These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing.