Guardian roof on conservatory

Mark M · 18 Sep 2020 at 10:31

Ive got a quote form a local independent firm to change the roof ands it came in at £9k (including plastering and 4 new downlights installed) which I thought was really high as its only a small conservatory. Don't have the sizes to hand but at a guess 3m x 2m.

Is that the right sort of ball park or should I get another quote?

The alternate is to DIY it, Ive watched a few youtube videos and from what Ive seen I should be able to do it. Might price it up the materials and see how it compares.

kinetic747 · 20 Sep 2020 at 19:08

Seems a hell of an expense for such a small conservatory.

bobuk · 21 Sep 2020 at 08:35

Get another quote they are taking the p***

Mark M · 21 Sep 2020 at 09:42

I went out and measured the conservatory and its bigger than I guessed - 4m x 3.5m but still think £9k seems too high. I've got another local company coming out tomorrow so will see what they say.

SimonR · 21 Sep 2020 at 12:50

Mum had a 3m x 6m done last year (lean to) and it came in around 5k with a rubber roof and 6 downlights

Mark M · 21 Sep 2020 at 16:25

SimonR said:
Mum had a 3m x 6m done last year (lean to) and it came in around 5k with a rubber roof and 6 downlights

Thanks, that was the sort of ball park figure I was expecting. Guess there is the COVID premium to go on top but that shouldnt come to £4k!

Deleted member 66701 · 22 Sep 2020 at 09:25

Sounds like someone quoting for a job they don't want.

1pudding1 · 22 Sep 2020 at 09:54

Looking here - https://www.guardianroofsuk.co.uk/guardian-warm-roof-cost/ it seems that these guardian roofs start at around £7k. Whats so special about 'Guardian roof', thats makes it any better than a well specced standard roof? Why pay a premium, just get a builder to install a new roof with decent joists, insulation and new roof covering?

Mark M · 22 Sep 2020 at 10:02

1pudding1 said:
Looking here - https://www.guardianroofsuk.co.uk/guardian-warm-roof-cost/ it seems that these guardian roofs start at around £7k. Whats so special about 'Guardian roof', thats makes it any better than a well specced standard roof? Why pay a premium, just get a builder to install a new roof with decent joists, insulation and new roof covering?

Absolutely no idea, the first company said they were "the best" but happy to go with any option that makes the room more useable.

Guardian roof on conservatory

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