If you’re thinking of opting for a conservatory, there are plenty of considerations to make before you take the plunge. After all, you want to know everything is suitably arranged to ensure you get the most from your investment.
One of those key considerations is the time of year you choose to get your conservatory built. While this may seem like a bit of an irrelevance, the date you choose can influence everything from the timescale to the availability of your builders to even the cost.
Here, we’ll be explaining how, providing all the information you need to help you make an informed choice to have your conservatory built at a time that’s right for you.
Spring/Summer
Conservatories are built predominantly from glass, which makes them the perfect place to enjoy when the weather’s pleasant. So, in an ideal world, spring or summer is the perfect time to have a conservatory built, ready for those long sunny afternoons in your new space.
Spring or summer installation is also more convenient as the weather tends to be better, so there’s less chance of disruption and moisture getting into your home. Having said that, this is the UK so there are certainly no guarantees!
Alongside the pros to getting your conservatory installed at this time of the year, inevitably there are also a few drawbacks. For starters, many other people also have the same idea as you, so availability with some installation teams may be limited, meaning you’re forced to wait.
Moreover, with diaries getting booked up quickly as the weather starts to improve, some companies may charge more for their services.
If possible, to help you avoid paying over the odds and waiting all summer, try to get something arranged in spring. That way you’ll get in before the inevitable mad rush once the mercury starts to rise, and you may even get it for slightly cheaper than you would mid-summer.
However, if you’re reading this during the summer months and you simply can’t wait until the following spring, although it may take a little longer to get your new space installed, the wait should be well worth it!
Autumn/Winter
Just like spring and summer, having your conservatory installed in the autumn or winter months comes with its own set of pros and cons. For the good: you shouldn’t have too much trouble getting a team to fit your conservatory right away as this time of the year tends to be quieter, especially in winter.
If companies are particularly short on work, they may even quote a little less for the job, although this depends on the business you’re dealing with as they’ll all differ.
The potential downsides to having a conservatory built are the weather and the long wait you’ll have before you can thoroughly enjoy your new space. Having said that, many people love to observe from their conservatory as the autumn leaves in their garden change, so if you’re early enough it may not be so bad.
Just remember that bad weather, particularly snowfall or heavy thunderstorms that seem to be more common in winter than ever, can cause disruption. So having your conservatory built in the coldest months means you run the risk of delays.
As you can see, regardless of when you choose to have your conservatory built, there will be pros and cons. In the end, much will come down to personal needs and preferences, but rest assured that here at Foxfurd, we’ll always endeavour to work with you and get your designer conservatory built as soon as you’re ready to start.