Conservatory & Orangery Design in Jersey

Designing Conservatories for Jersey

Vale Garden Houses has been designing and building conservatories and orangeries in the Channel Islands for over 20 years and has successfully completed many projects, each providing the client with a unique space, designed specifically to suit their needs and lifestyle.

Vale’s expertise and knowledge of architecture and period detailing stretches worldwide, encompassing designs for many of Jersey’s fine buildings and the Island’s specific building practices, joinery and detail. Our designs are worked to complement and empathise with local architecture and heritage.

Arriving at the design

Having received our brochure, been inspired by our website, or had a friend recommend Vale, you decide that you would like to explore the possibility of having a Vale conservatory; we can visit your home to discuss your requirements and guide you through the design options. At that time, we will assess what you wish to use the new space for, discuss orientation of the conservatory, the style and detail appropriate for your home and the scale of the project in relation to the building.

From this we produce a conceptual drawing and present you with a watercolour presentation and a detailed quotation. You may wish to make adjustments to the design and by working closely with us, further drawings are undertaken to ensure you are completely happy with the proposed new structure.

If the project is very large and complex, requiring a very specific knowledge of a period or structural requirements, we can explore the more complicated design and detailed requirements of the project.

Working with architects & builders

If you have an architect working with you on your project and if there are plans drawn up, it may be more appropriate or convenient if we liaise with your architect and work with their drawings. If this is the case, we still prefer to produce our own drawings from which we will provide you with a quotation.

Similarly, we would be very happy to liaise with your contractors if they are handling the conservatory element as part of a larger project. Our aim is to proceed with the design process as smoothly as possible and to make sure that all requirements are met.

From drawings to build

When you are finally happy with the proposed design for the conservatory, then begins the process of getting Planning Permission and the various approvals required in order to build your structure. Once all approvals are obtained, your project moves through to our technical department where a dedicated technician is assigned to your project.

We will then work closely with the project technician to achieve the next stage which is to have a full set of detailed working drawings.

This process is initiated with another site meeting and a full technical survey of your site. Due to the complexity of this stage we like to advise that ample time is given to cover essential detail and allow any unanswered questions to be addressed. Your builder and/or architects will be included at this stage to make sure all parties are fully aware of each other’s involvement. Completed working drawings are then passed to the same parties for approval and when everyone is satisfied the project goes for manufacture.

In thoroughness and readiness for your conservatory project installation, any preparatory work required is covered by Vale issuing dedicated packs for your builder, electrician and decorator. These include detailed working drawings necessary to carry out the base-works and other elements required for the project to be completed. We can offer advice and guidance on any areas which you feel in need of assistance.