Introduction
A glass veranda is a great way to expand and enhance your outdoor living area, creating a seamless blend between your home and garden. The versatility of a veranda creates opportunities to enjoy the outdoors while being sheltered from the rain or to create a stunning garden dining area, office, kitchen, lounge and more.
In this guide, we’ll explore the cost of installing a veranda, focusing on aluminium-framed options and how different roofing and customisation choices can influence the price. AGVerandas uses premium aluminium frames due to their durability, stylish appearance and low-maintenance characteristics. Aluminium is known to be rust-resistant, strong, and requires minimal upkeep, making it an ideal material for outdoor structures such as verandas.
3 Main Factors Which Influence Veranda Costs
So, how much does a veranda cost? The cost of a veranda can vary based on several factors, from the size and roofing type to additional features such as glass doors, gables, and panels. Let’s break down these factors to give you a better idea of what to expect:
Size and Dimensions
The size of your veranda is one of the most significant factors influencing the overall cost. Larger verandas naturally require more materials for both the frame and roofing, as well as more labour during installation. Smaller verandas can be more affordable, making them suitable for compact spaces or those looking for a more budget-friendly option.
Roofing Options
The type of roof you choose for your veranda will typically affect the price as well. Below are three common roofing options:
- Glass Roof: A premium option that provides a clear, modern look. Glass roofs are more expensive due to the material and installation complexity, but they offer an unobstructed view of the sky and superior durability.
- Polycarbonate Roof: This is a more affordable alternative to glass. Polycarbonate is lightweight, durable, and still lets in plenty of light, although it lacks the sleek, transparent look of glass.
- Bioclimatic Roof: For a luxury touch, a bioclimatic roof with adjustable slats allows you to control the amount of sunlight and ventilation, offering maximum comfort year-round. This is typically the most expensive option due to its advanced design and functionality.
Customisable Features
A veranda can be built with various custom options, either during the initial installation or later down the line. To make it easier to spread the costs over time, many customers start with the basic veranda structure and later upgrade with additional features such as sliding doors or panels as needed:
- Glass Panels & Sliding Doors: Adding glass sliding doors and/or panels transforms the veranda into a fully enclosed outdoor glass room, offering protection from strong winds and heavy rainfall.
- Additional Extras: Optional extras such as lighting, an under-glass awning and heating, can greatly enhance the veranda’s comfort and usability too. Lights create ambiance for evening use, while under-glass awnings create shade on very sunny days and heaters extend the space’s functionality during colder months for year-round comfort.
These upgrades, while increasing functionality, also add to the overall cost of the veranda based on the chosen features and complexity of the installation.
Example Pricing for a 4x3m Glass Roof Veranda
Using a 4x3m veranda as an example, here’s a guide to help you estimate the cost:
- Basic Cost (Open-Sided Veranda): For a 4x3m open-sided veranda with a glass roof, the cost would start from around £6,500, supply and fitted. This design would be a basic structure with no added features like glass sliding doors or panels.
- Enclosed Glass Room Veranda: Alternatively, an enclosed glass room veranda with a 4x3m dimension, featuring glass sliding doors and/or glass panels is estimated to be priced from £15,000, supply and fitted.
Conclusion
The cost of a glass veranda depends largely on the size, roofing type, and additional features you choose. It’s important to strike a balance between the size of the veranda and the space available in your garden, as an oversized veranda could overwhelm smaller outdoor areas, while a veranda which is too small may not provide the functionality you need. If you’re working within a budget, you could, for example scale back on custom features like glass doors or panels which can be added later, in order to spread out your investment.
