Improve Your Conservatory Without Rebuilding It
Amber installs replacement conservatory roofs in Norwich and across Norfolk. If your conservatory is uncomfortable, noisy or tired-looking but the base, dwarf walls and frames are sound, a new roof can change how the room looks, sounds and feels without rebuilding the whole conservatory.
We replace polycarbonate and older glass roofs with insulated tiled roofs, new glass roofs or hybrid roofs that combine tiles with glazed panels or rooflights. Where the existing windows and doors are failing, they can be replaced at the same time. All Amber roofs come with our 20-Year Product Guarantee.
Amber assesses your existing conservatory, designs the new roof around its structure, coordinates the Building Regulations route where it applies, fits the roof with any associated glazing and finishing, and provides aftercare, all through one team. If the structure is not suitable for a new roof, we will tell you and talk through the alternatives.
Compare all our replacement roofs, conservatories in Norwich and living spaces, or see roof displays at our Norwich showroom.
Why Replace Your Conservatory Roof?
Many conservatories around Norwich were built with polycarbonate or older glass roofs. When homeowners first talk to us, they often describe the same problems:
- Hard to use comfortably through the year: the room is difficult to keep comfortable across the seasons, so it is used less than it could be
- Glare: bright sun makes it hard to sit, read, work or watch TV
- Rain noise: heavy rain on a polycarbonate roof can be loud
- Leaks and wear: ageing seals, discoloured panels and tired roof trims
- A dated look: the roof no longer suits the house or the way you live
Replacing the roof can deal with these problems while keeping the base, walls and, where they are sound, the frames you already have. It is often a more practical step than rebuilding the whole conservatory.
Your Replacement Roof Options
There are three main ways to replace a conservatory roof. We talk through each option with you at survey, and you can see roof displays at our Norwich showroom before you decide.
Insulated Tiled Roof
A solid, insulated roof with a plastered ceiling inside, for a more room-like feel. Compared with an old polycarbonate roof it helps reduce glare and rain noise, and rooflights or glazed panels can be added to bring in daylight. See tiled and solid roofs.
Replacement Glass Roof
Keeps the daylight and open, airy feel of a conservatory, with modern glazing units and solar-control glazing options to help manage glare and heat from the sun. Suited to rooms where daylight is the priority. See glass roofs.
Hybrid Tiled & Glazed Roof
An insulated tiled roof with glazed panels or rooflights set into it, combining the room-like feel of a solid roof with daylight from above. Our Caister-on-Sea project uses two glazed panels in a charcoal tiled roof.
Lantern or flat roofs: on some lean-to or larger conservatories, a flat roof with a roof lantern can be an option where the structure and layout suit it. We will tell you at survey if it is relevant to your room.
Which Roof Is Right for Your Room?
There is no single right answer. We help you choose by looking at:
- How you use the room: a dining room, snug or home office often suits a tiled or hybrid roof, while a garden room may suit glass
- Which way it faces: how much direct sun the room gets through the day
- Daylight: how much light the conservatory and the rooms behind it need
- Glare and rain noise: how much these affect the way you use the room now
- The existing structure: whether the base, dwarf walls and frames can carry the roof you want
- The look of the house: how the new roof will sit alongside the main roof and brickwork
For a deeper comparison, read our guide to clad-over versus full solid roof replacement and our guide to conservatory roof replacements.
Recent Conservatory Roof Projects in Norfolk
Real Amber projects, from a roof and frame upgrade on an existing conservatory to a full conversion with a hybrid tiled roof.
Dereham
NR20
Glass roof and frame upgrade
An old polycarbonate roof replaced with a glass roof and aluminium support panels, with new white uPVC windows and French doors on the existing base and dwarf walls.
Caister-on-Sea
NR30
Conversion with a hybrid tiled roof
A wider conversion: an insulated charcoal tiled roof with two glazed panels, new anthracite frames and patio doors, a new dwarf wall and brick opening, and the rear of the house re-clad.
Tiled Roof
Replacement
Replacement tiled roof with roof window
A tiled roof with a roof window fitted to an existing conservatory, after we checked the frames could carry the extra weight. New windows and upgraded guttering completed the work.
See more completed work in our case studies. If your existing conservatory is not suitable for a new roof, see how we replaced conservatories with extensions in St Olaves and Woodbridge, or explore home extensions in Norwich.
Why Choose Amber for Your Replacement Roof?
Amber is an independent home improvement company based in Norwich, trading since 1996, with a showroom you can visit before you decide.
One Team From Survey to Aftercare
We assess the existing conservatory, design the roof around the structure, coordinate the Building Regulations route where it applies, fit the roof and any associated glazing and finishing, and look after you afterwards.
Experienced Building Teams
Amber’s employed building team includes tradespeople with more than 20 years’ experience each, and our Building Manager has more than 20 years’ experience building for Amber. Specialist trades, such as electrics, are coordinated as part of the same project.
Norwich Showroom
See roof displays and compare tiled and glass roofs, glazed panels and frame colours at our 5,000 sq ft showroom in Hellesdon, open 7 days a week.
Serving East Anglia Since 1996
Amber has been trading for 30 years, designing and installing home improvements across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
20-Year Product Guarantee
Eligible products supplied as part of your replacement-roof project are covered by Amber’s 20-Year Product Guarantee. See our guarantee for full details.
GGF Member & Aftercare
We are a member of the Glass and Glazing Federation, and our aftercare team is here to help after your new roof is fitted.
Survey, Structure & Building Regulations
Before we recommend a new roof, we look at what it will sit on. At survey we check the base, dwarf walls and frames, and whether they can carry the new roof. A tiled roof system can place different loads on the existing conservatory than the original polycarbonate or glass roof, so we assess the base, walls and frames before recommending a replacement. On some projects the frames need reinforcing or replacing, and larger spans may need input from a structural engineer, as on our Caister-on-Sea project.
Whether Building Regulations approval is required depends on the type of roof replacement and the existing conservatory. Where approval is required, Amber establishes the appropriate route and coordinates the relevant Building Control inspections.
Listed buildings and homes in conservation areas may need additional consent, and changing the design or materials of the roof can affect the route. We explain what applies to your conservatory at design stage.
Read the government guidance on Building Regulations approval, the Planning Portal guidance on conservatories and our planning permission guide.
Independent Building Control Checks
Where Building Regulations approval is required, the appointed Building Control body may inspect relevant stages of the work. This provides independent oversight of structural, insulation and other compliance matters before completion certification is issued where applicable.
Insulation, Glazing, Ventilation & Daylight
A new roof changes how the room feels, but it works alongside the rest of the conservatory. When we design your replacement roof, we look at:
- Insulation: an insulated tiled roof construction, with a plastered ceiling inside where included
- Glazing: energy-efficient units in glass roofs and glazed panels, with solar-control options where applicable
- Daylight: glazed panels or rooflights sized to suit the room and the rooms behind it
- Ventilation: opening windows, vents and doors
- Frames and walls: the condition of the existing frames, glazing and dwarf walls
- Heating: how the room is heated, often as part of the house
- Orientation and use: which way the room faces and how you plan to use it
Looking at these together helps make the room comfortable to use through more of the year.
How Much Does a Replacement Conservatory Roof Cost in Norwich?
Glass roof and frame upgrade, Dereham NR20
£18,745 inc VAT
Sold October 2024. The existing polycarbonate roof was replaced with a glass roof with aluminium support panels, plus new white uPVC windows and French doors. The existing base and dwarf walls were retained. Skirting, electrics, structural and SAP calculations and Building Control were included.
Wider conversion with tiled roof, Caister-on-Sea NR30
£37,950 inc VAT
A full conservatory conversion rather than a roof-only replacement. Approx. 7.3m x 3.0m, with an insulated tiled roof and two glazed panels, new anthracite frames and patio doors, structural work, rear cladding, plastering and lighting. Building Regulations approval was required.
Each price reflects that project’s size and scope. Every replacement roof is individually priced after a home visit and survey: the size and shape of the conservatory, the roof type, any frame replacement, structural work and the internal finish all affect the cost.
From First Conversation to New Roof
1. Discuss How the Room Performs Now
Tell us how you use the conservatory, when it is uncomfortable and what you would like to change. Visit our Norwich showroom or talk to our team.
2. Home Survey & Quotation
We visit your home, look at the existing conservatory, talk through roof options and prepare a clear written quotation.
3. Structural & Design Assessment
Once you go ahead, we carry out a detailed survey of the base, walls and frames and design the new roof around the existing structure, with structural calculations where the design needs them.
4. Planning & Building Regulations
Where applicable, we establish the planning and Building Regulations route before work starts and coordinate the relevant Building Control inspections.
5. Existing Roof Removed
The old roof is carefully taken down, ready for the new roof to be fitted.
6. New Roof & Glazing Installed
The new roof, any glazed panels or rooflights, and any replacement windows and doors are installed and the room is made weathertight.
7. Internal Finishing
Where included in your specification, plastering, skirting, lighting and electrics are completed and coordinated as part of the project.
8. Handover, Certification & Aftercare
At completion we take you through the finished room and provide the relevant certification and documentation where applicable, alongside Amber’s 20-Year Product Guarantee on eligible products and aftercare support.
Timings depend on the size of your conservatory, the roof you choose and any other work included, and we confirm them for your project. Find out more about what happens next, our installation process and aftercare.
Replacement Conservatory Roofs in Norwich: Your Questions Answered
Can I replace my conservatory roof without rebuilding the whole conservatory?
Often, yes. If the existing base, dwarf walls and frames are in sound condition and can carry the new roof, we can replace the roof on its own, or the roof together with the windows and doors. We check this at survey before recommending anything. If the structure is not suitable, rebuilding the room or replacing it with an extension, often requiring new foundations, may be the better long-term option.
Do replacement conservatory roofs in Norwich need Building Regulations approval?
Whether Building Regulations approval is required depends on the type of roof replacement and the existing conservatory. Where approval is required, Amber establishes the appropriate route and coordinates the relevant Building Control inspections. We explain what applies to your conservatory at survey. You can also read the government guidance on Building Regulations approval.
Do I need planning permission to replace my conservatory roof?
It depends on the property and the roof you choose. Changing the design or materials of the roof, and homes that are listed or in a conservation area, can affect whether consent is needed. We check this as part of the design, and the Planning Portal has general guidance on conservatories.
Should I choose a tiled roof or a glass roof?
It depends on how you use the room. An insulated tiled roof gives a more room-like feel and helps reduce glare and rain noise. A glass roof keeps the daylight and open feel of a conservatory, with solar-control glazing options. A hybrid roof combines tiles with glazed panels or rooflights. We talk through the options at survey, and you can see them at our Norwich showroom.
Will a tiled roof make my conservatory darker?
A tiled roof lets in less light from above than a glass roof, so we look at how much daylight the room and the rooms behind it need. Glazed panels or rooflights can be built into a tiled roof to bring light in, as on our Caister-on-Sea project, which has two glazed panels in an insulated tiled roof.
Will a new roof make my conservatory comfortable all year?
A replacement roof can make the room more comfortable to use through more of the year. How the room feels also depends on the frames, glazing, ventilation, heating, which way it faces and how you use it, so we look at all of these together rather than promising a set temperature.
Do I need to replace the windows and doors as well?
Not always. We check the condition of the existing frames and whether they can carry the new roof. If they are in good order, the roof can often be replaced on its own. If they are old, failing or unable to take the extra weight, replacing them at the same time may make sense. Our Dereham project included new white uPVC windows and French doors.
How much does a replacement conservatory roof cost in Norwich?
Every replacement roof is priced individually after a survey. As a guide, a glass roof and frame upgrade on an existing conservatory in Dereham NR20 was £18,745 inc VAT, sold in October 2024. The cost depends on the size and shape of the conservatory, the roof type, whether the frames are replaced, any structural work and the internal finish.
How long does a conservatory roof replacement take?
It depends on the size of the conservatory, the roof type and how much other work is included. On our Dereham project, the work on site took around four days. Projects that include brickwork or internal changes take longer. We talk through timings for your project at survey.
What guarantee do I get with a replacement roof?
Eligible products supplied as part of your replacement-roof project are covered by Amber’s 20-Year Product Guarantee. See our guarantee for full details.
Which areas do you cover?
We install replacement conservatory roofs across Norwich and Norfolk from our showroom in Hellesdon, and also work across Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
More questions? See our living spaces FAQs or call us on 01603 672638.
Get a Free Replacement Roof Quote
Tell us a little about your project and our team will contact you to arrange the next step. Quotations are free and there is no obligation to proceed.
REQUEST YOUR FREE QUOTE
Simply fill in your details for your free, no obligation quotation, and click "Get Quote"
OUR FINANCE CALCULATOR
See how affordable your home improvement can be with our Finance Calculator.
See Replacement Roofs at Our Norwich Showroom
A new roof is easier to choose when you can see it in person.
At our 5,000 sq ft showroom in Hellesdon you can walk into living-space displays, see how tiled and glass roofs are constructed, compare glazed panels, rooflights and frame colours, and talk through your conservatory with an adviser.
Walk-ins are welcome, or you can book an appointment if you would prefer a set time with an adviser.
Amber Home Improvements
Unit 52, Hellesdon Park Road
Hellesdon Park Industrial Estate
Norwich, Norfolk NR6 5DR
Call: 01603 672638
Open 7 days a week
Free parking for up to 8 cars
All on the ground floor, with wheelchair access
Opening times
Monday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm