Overview
Conservatories look like a kit, but they sit on a foundation
Conservatories get sold like products: pick a size, pick a colour, sign on the dotted line. The customer thinks they are buying a glazed room. The reality is that half the job is structural. The base needs digging, footings need pouring, dwarf walls need building, services need extending from the existing house, and only then does the aluminium or UPVC frame go up. A conservatory quote that bundles the structure and the kit into one price denies the customer the chance to see why the contractor with no groundworks line is cheaper, and why that's a problem.
QuoteGenio gives conservatory installers a structure for the whole package. Groundworks and base as their own lines with depth and area named, dwarf wall as a line, frame and glazing by manufacturer spec, roof type (polycarbonate, glass, solid) as a line, electrics and any heating extension separately, and labour by day. Send the quote via WhatsApp from the customer's garden, take a deposit on acceptance, raise progress invoices through groundworks and frame, and hold the balance until the final glazing and trims are signed off.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every kind of conservatory business, from solo replacement-roof specialists to small conservatory and garden-room teams.
The problem
The quoting headaches every conservatory installer knows
Conservatory work is glazing-driven and base-driven. Without a clear quote with frame material, glazing spec, base, and roof, the orangery uplift always loses to a generic uPVC competitor.
Glazing spec under-priced
Toughened, low-E, and self-cleaning glass each have different price points. Without spec on the quote, you absorb premium glass at standard prices.
Base costs absorbed
Concrete base or dwarf wall is real groundwork. Without it as a separate line, the build cost loses 15 to 20 percent margin.
Verbal door spec
French, bi-fold, sliding patio doors all have different price points. Customers comparing on door spec accept higher prices when each option is itemised.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
A clean workflow for conservatory installs. Quote base, frame, glazing, roof, doors, and electrical as separate lines. Send via WhatsApp. Convert to deposit and final invoices on signing.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for conservatory work
Line items for concrete base, dwarf wall, frame (uPVC, hardwood, aluminium), glazing, roof system, doors, electrics, and finishing.
Works from the survey
Send a conservatory quote from the customer's garden, push a replacement-roof proposal from the existing structure. Branded PDF on every send.
Quote in under 10 minutes
Build templates for typical sizes (3m x 3m Victorian, 4m x 3m P-shape, orangery). Each new survey is a few tweaks from sent.
Track installs and finals
See which deposits have landed (locking the manufacture order) and which finals are still unpaid before installation.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how conservatory installers actually work
Pick your trade in Settings and the entire quote flow switches to fit. Line item presets, compliance fields, on-the-quote calculators, and per-m² / after-hours pricing all change to match your industry.
Trade-specific line items
Quick add picker pre-fills the common items your trade quotes. Skip the blank rows.
Brand-specific catalogues
Pylontech, Hikvision, Canadian Solar, Sunsynk and others pre-named. Pick the brand, the description writes itself.
Compliance fields built in
IOPSA, ECASA, PIRB, PSIRA, NHBRC, SAQCC. Set once. Every quote prints them under FROM.
Registration expiry alerts
Dashboard notification 60 days before your PSIRA, CoC or any dated registration lapses.
Per-m² / hour / day billing
Unit selector on every line item: m², hr, linear m, days. Stop doing the maths externally.
After-hours and emergency
1.5× and 2× multipliers as a one-tap toggle. Customer sees the breakdown on the quote.
Quote-flow calculators
Solar size, battery backup, cable run cost. Compute on the spot, drop straight onto the quote.
Staged payments
Deposit on acceptance + balance on completion as two separate amounts on the quote PDF.
Scope-of-work checklist
Structured Included / Not included lists. Client acceptance = signing the scope.
Site-survey mode
Log a location per line item: camera positions, fixtures by room, sensors by zone.
Regional rate hints
Pricing ranges per item per currency shown as you quote.
Free on every plan
All of the above included on the free plan. Premium is for capacity, not the trade tooling.
Why QuoteGenio
Why Conservatory Installers choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Conservatory Installers build and send quotes directly from the job site. No laptop, no office, no delays.
Win more jobs, faster
The first professional quote a client receives usually wins. Respond in minutes, not hours.
Quote to invoice in one click
When the job is accepted, convert to an invoice instantly. No retyping, no double entry.
Pricing guide
Typical Conservatory Installers job pricing
A rough guide to what conservatory installers charge for common work. Pricing varies by frame material (uPVC, hardwood, aluminium), size, glazing spec (toughened, low-E, self-cleaning), roof type (glass, polycarbonate, solid + tiles), and door spec. Orangeries and full hardwood conservatories sit at the top of these ranges.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Standard uPVC conservatory (3m x 3m, glass roof) | $ 9,500 - $ 18,000 |
| Premium uPVC conservatory (3m x 4m, P-shape) | $ 14,000 - $ 28,000 |
| Hardwood conservatory (3m x 3m) | $ 18,000 - $ 38,000 |
| Orangery (3m x 4m, lantern roof) | $ 22,000 - $ 48,000 |
| Replacement conservatory roof (solid + tiles) | $ 8,500 - $ 22,000 |
| Concrete base or dwarf wall (per m²) | $ 220 - $ 480 / m² |
| Aluminium bi-fold doors (3-pane) | $ 4,800 - $ 9,500 |
Pricing shown in USD as a rough benchmark. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
Glazing spec sells the conservatory. State the glazing on every quote: 'toughened low-E, A-rated, self-cleaning' or similar. Customers buying premium expect the spec in writing, and listing it openly stops a uPVC competitor undercutting you on standard double-glazing. The glazing spec is also a guarantee point that affects warranty.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use fixed pricing for the conservatory where the size, frame, and glazing are scoped. Use hourly only for unknown-scope demolition or hidden-damage work on replacement-roof jobs. Always quote base/foundations as a separate line because not every customer wants you to do the groundwork.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Here's what a clean conservatory proposal looks like. Base, frame, glazing, roof, doors, labour, electrics, and warranty registration each visible on the proposal. Customers accept faster when they see the glazing spec and warranty term in writing.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
uPVC P-shape conservatory, 3.5m x 4m, glass roof, French doors
Concrete base + dwarf wall (14 m²)
uPVC P-shape frame (white, anthracite trim)
Glazing: toughened low-E A-rated (whole conservatory)
Self-cleaning glass roof (3.5m x 4m)
French double doors (uPVC, toughened glass)
Install labour (3 days, 2 fitters)
Electrical (2 sockets + ceiling light)
10-year frame + 5-year glass warranty (registered)
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete base + dwarf wall (14 m²) | 14 | $ 320 / m² | $ 4,480 |
| uPVC P-shape frame (white, anthracite trim) | 1 | $ 6,200 | $ 6,200 |
| Glazing: toughened low-E A-rated (whole conservatory) | 1 | $ 3,400 | $ 3,400 |
| Self-cleaning glass roof (3.5m x 4m) | 1 | $ 2,800 | $ 2,800 |
| French double doors (uPVC, toughened glass) | 1 | $ 1,800 | $ 1,800 |
| Install labour (3 days, 2 fitters) | 1 | $ 2,400 | $ 2,400 |
| Electrical (2 sockets + ceiling light) | 1 | $ 580 | $ 580 |
| 10-year frame + 5-year glass warranty (registered) | 1 | Included | Included |
| Subtotal | $ 21,660 | ||
| Tax (10%) | $ 2,166 | ||
| Total incl. tax | $ 23,826 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
Concrete base or dwarf wall (often customer's groundworker), upgrade glass packages, electrical first-fix on glazed structures, lantern roof upgrades on orangeries, and underfloor heating in solid-roof conversions. Add these as standard or optional lines.
Peer snapshot
How Conservatory Installers actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Conservatory Installers on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
21
Quotes sent per month
45%
Average quote acceptance
5 min
Median time to send quote
$ 23,826
Typical quote value
Figures are indicative platform averages for this trade segment.
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Avoid these
Common quoting mistakes
We talk to a lot of conservatory installers. The same glazing-spec, base, and door mistakes come up install after install. Fix these and your premium conservatory rate will reflect the spec involved.
Mistake: Glazing spec absorbed into frame
Better: Quote glazing as a separate line with the spec stated (toughened, low-E, A-rated, self-cleaning). Customers value spec and you protect margin against budget glass competitors.
Mistake: Base bundled into the conservatory price
Better: Quote base or dwarf wall as a separate line. Some customers have an existing base or a separate groundworker; itemising lets them choose.
Mistake: Verbal door upgrade
Better: Quote French, bi-fold, and sliding patio doors as separate optional lines. Customers comparing door spec accept higher prices when itemised.
Mistake: No deposit on manufacture
Better: Take 50 percent deposit on signing because the conservatory is manufactured to spec and non-refundable. State the deposit on the proposal so the customer agrees in writing.
Mistake: Verbal warranty terms
Better: State the manufacturer warranty (typically 10-year on uPVC, 5-year on glass, 5-25 year on hardwood) and your installer workmanship warranty on the proposal.
Mistake: No expiry on the quote
Better: Set a 30 day validity. Conservatory pricing moves with currency, glass cost, and supplier stock. State the validity so old quotes do not bind you to outdated material costs.
Mistake: No allowance for electrical
Better: Quote electrical (sockets, lights) as a standard line on every conservatory. Most installs need a Part-P certified electrician for at least the lighting circuit.
Mistake: No follow-up after sending the quote
Better: Most quotes that don't close, don't close because nobody followed up. Send a polite check-in 48 hours after the quote lands, and a second nudge at day 7. Two of every three accepted quotes get there because someone followed up.
Step by step
How to quote conservatory installations
Always survey the property before quoting. A 30 to 60 minute survey tells you the existing patio doors, the level of the existing patio or garden, the planning constraints (listed building, conservation area, neighbour proximity), and the customer's preference for frame material and door style. Quote based on what you saw rather than guessing from a phone description. Survey accuracy is critical because conservatories are manufactured to spec.
Itemise base, frame, glazing, roof, doors, install labour, electrics, and warranty registration as separate lines. State the frame material and finish, the glazing spec (toughened low-E A-rated self-cleaning), the roof type (glass, polycarbonate, solid + tiles), and the door style. Add electrical as a standard line because most installs need at least lighting. Show the manufacturer warranty term on the proposal.
Take a deposit on signing. Conservatories are manufactured to spec and non-refundable. Take 50 percent deposit on signing, with the balance on installation completion. State the deposit clearly on the proposal so the customer agrees in writing. For larger orangery or hardwood jobs, structure milestone payments (deposit, mid-manufacture, install complete).
Send via WhatsApp and follow up. Conservatory customers usually compare 3 to 4 installers and the first detailed proposal with frame material, glazing spec, and warranty stated usually wins. Share via WhatsApp link, follow up after 48 hours, and once accepted invoice the deposit and place the manufacture order. Set a 30 day validity to protect against currency and glass price moves.
FAQ
Common questions from conservatory installers
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. List the glazing spec on its own line: 'toughened low-E A-rated self-cleaning'. Customers value the spec and you protect margin against budget-glass competitors who quote standard double-glazing.
Yes. Once your quote is ready, share the public link via WhatsApp. The customer opens a branded PDF on their phone, accepts online, and you have a time-stamped acceptance on file.
Quote it as a separate line. Some customers have an existing base or a separate groundworker. Itemising the base lets them choose which parts of the job to give to you.
List the frame material on the description (uPVC white, hardwood oak oiled, aluminium anthracite). Each has different price points and warranty terms; itemising lets customers compare on the proposal.
Yes. 50 percent deposit because the conservatory is manufactured to spec and non-refundable. State the deposit on the proposal so the customer agrees in writing.
Yes. The free plan gives you 5 quotes and 2 invoices per month with no credit card. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited quotes during busy seasons.
Yes. Quote replacement roof (solid + tiles) on existing frame as a separate proposal. The customer keeps the existing frame and you replace the roof system, which is usually 30 to 50 percent of a full conservatory cost.
Quote French, bi-fold, and sliding patio doors as separate optional lines on the proposal. Customers comparing door spec accept higher prices when each option is itemised.
If you are tax registered, yes. Some jurisdictions have reduced VAT on energy-efficient glazing; check local rules. Show tax as its own line.
30 days. Conservatory pricing moves with glass and frame supplier stock. State the validity on the proposal so old quotes do not bind you to outdated material costs.
Still have questions? We would rather answer them now than after you have signed up.
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