All of our conservatories and orangeries are built using high quality materials by experienced craftsmen. Each conservatory is tailored to the client’s requirements and designed to complement the existing property.
As a compact organisation we maintain personal contact with our customers and keep our overheads down, thereby providing excellent value for money and a professional service.
Planning
Planning permission is required for around 60% of the conservatories and orangeries we construct, however it rarely presents a problem other than a small time delay. Often the main issue is whether theextensioncan be classed as "Permitted Development" and whether your property has had its Permitted Development Rights removed. In the case of most new homes where house builders have been less than generous with the garden space, these rights will have been removed as a condition of the original planning consent.
Full Build
Our reputation has been earned by diligently carrying out and coordinating all works from start to finish, from excavating the foundations, through to tiling the floor. Our experience and expertise covers a wide range of building disciplines. We regularly deal with piled foundations, structural steelwork, knock-throughs, tile/slate/lead roofs, underfloor heating etc.
Roof Glazing
Depending on the orientation of the building in terms of amounts of sunlight and the depth of the adjoining room, it is sometimes preferable to have no roof glazing in the roof. When combined with large floor to ceiling glass panels, this can create an amazing effect, drawing the eye towards the garden. When the sunroom is built on to a south-facing elevation, this will provide shade form the sun when it's at its highest and strongest in the summer months, but allow light in when the sun is lower in the sky in winter.
Conservatories
Established in 1997, we are one of the longer standing conservatory specialists. As a smaller independent company, we have been able to successfully adapt to, and in some cases lead, market trends and have designed and installed numerous hybrid conservatory extensions. However for many clients, a traditional conservatory is the optimum solution and we remain well placed to fulfil their dreams. The technology has improved a lot over the years, particularly with regards to insulation and solar control.
Design And Install
For a number of clients the perfect solution is to engage us to design the extension, obtain the necessary permissions, then to supply and install the specialist elements. This is particularly beneficial where another general contractor is involved or if the client is able to organise some of the general building work himself. In this scenario we would liaise with the builder to ensure the timings work and the orangery fits! This often means that we return to check measurements once the builder has set out the brickwork for the base, thereby giving us the responsibility of getting the orangery dimensions correct.
Conservatory Glass
The type of glass best suited for your conservatory or orangery will depend on the design of the room, its orientation and its location in relation to the rest of the building. As a small firm we can react quickly to industry advances and take advantage of the latest available technology, including triple-glazing, self-cleaning, low-e glass with solar-control coatings and even switchable, electro-chromic glass. Pilkington K has been the industry standard for many years, however there are better alternatives available.
Conservatory Replacement
Many clients are choosing to upgrade or replace their old conservatory. It may be something that they've inherited from a previous owner, or a building at the end of its lifespan. The standards of building materials, in particular their insulation properties, have improved greatly over the past few decades and it often makes sense to take advantage of this to enhance the usability of the space. There are various way to approach this, from a complete rebuild to minor alterations. Many clients are choosing to replace their old conservatory with a modern orangery, thereby benefiting from improved insulation values, but still allowing in plenty of light.
Sliding Patio Doors
Large pane patio doors have become increasingly popular in recent times, with their wide expanses of glass and hidden frames they provide a stunning focal point of the room. With sash heights and widths of up to 3m and potential glass weights of over 300kg, these doors require expert installation. We are trained installers of two of the best systems on the market, the Infinium door system from ALUK and the Cor Vision system from Cortizo. There's not much to choose between the two, but there are subtle differences that can make one more suitable for certain applications over the other.
Modern Glass Extensions
Kingsholme have the experience and expertise to design and build a wide range of stunning contemporary garden rooms, orangeries and conservatories. They can be styled to compliment the existing building or can be designed provide a definite contrast to period properties, an approach often favoured by the planning authorities. We do both. For clients who require a larger sunroom or have specific requirements, then a bespoke building is the answer. We have been designing and building bespoke extensions for over twenty-one years and it remains our core business.
Aluminium Orangeries
Aluminium is the preferred choice of material for the windows, doors and lanterns in our garden rooms. Aluminium frames are maintenance free, they exude quality, durability and style. Aluminiumtends to be favoured by the people "in the know" such as architects, engineers and other building professionals because of its inherent strength and slim, neat lines. Oftenaluminium garden rooms will feature large, bold panes of glass, to give a clear outlook and a modern feel. The framework may be either slender and minimal or bold and chunky with an almost industrial style.
Timber Orangeries
Historically, the majority of conservatories and orangeries we built were manufactured in hardwood. Being an extremely versatile material, it is possible to make conservatory roofs of bewildering complexity and window details to match period features or contemporary tastes. Hardwood frames can be painted in any colour, from subtle shades to bold hues. A wide range of stains are also available, all of which allow the natural beauty of the hardwood to show through. Accoya is premium timber product with superior stability and durability.
Traditional Lanterns
Kingsholme manufacture, supply and install bespoke hardwood roof lanterns. Made from 100% FSC hardwood with a decorative internal ovolo moulding, our traditional roof lanterns will add luxury and prestige to any extension. Whether it be an orangery from specialists like ourselves, or a flat-roofed extension with a skylight constructed by a general builder, the glazed lantern will be the focal point of the room and has the potential to add a real "wow-factor". There are many types of roof lanterns on the market, but it is worth considering whether in the context of the overall build budget, a relatively small premium for a luxury timber lantern will make a huge difference to the end result.
Mar 14, 2022
From initial enquiry through multiple design tweaks to the finished article Mark and his team were fantastic. Mark was always on hand to answer our (many!) questions and we are thrilled with our new garden room.
Dec 08, 2021
Kingsholme supplied and built our Orangery. The work was carried out according to the time schedule. Kingsholme provided a high standard of workmanship and kept the site clean and tidy. We are very pleased with our Orangery which has provided additional living space which we are enjoying. Certainly recommend KIngsholme.
Dec 03, 2021
I would highly recommend Kingsholme - the whole build was very professional. The guys that worked on site were all lovely and the quality was excellent. Kingsholme managed the whole project from design to finish which was far easier than trying to coordinate multiple contractors.