As SEHBAC customers the Thomases discovered, by focussing on quality and attention to detail, a conservatory can be anything you want it to be.
You can put up with a lot when you move home if the new place has more of what you want than the old, but sooner or later you’re going to look at improvements. For Rob Thomas, the 1980s conservatory was an obvious candidate.
‘It was fairly typical of conservatories of the era. Poorly insulated and not very well constructed with a perspex roof—you could be in there in the summer, but it wasn’t really a usable part of the house for the rest of the year.’
A lot of older conservatories have a tacked-on appearance and an uninviting quality. The Thomases’ conservatory never really felt part of the house: ‘It was like half an outbuilding, with a cold, tiled floor—not very pleasant.’
‘What we wanted was a stronger connection to the rest of the house, with doors through to the dining room to give it the potential to be a more flowing space.’
Seeing different suppliers can help to refine your ideas as well as build your confidence.
While the Thomases had clear objectives for the improvement, they found the process of selecting a supplier helped to focus attention on quality and on getting exactly what they wanted.
They evaluated companies based on their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to handle the specific challenges of the project. Ultimately, the professional approach of SEHBAC’s people and a lot of outstanding Trustpilot reviews were factors in the decision, rather than just focusing on the lowest price.
‘I do think it’s important to be willing to pay a bit more for quality work,’ Mr Thomas believes. In the end, a slightly more expensive project that gives you exactly what you want is worth the investment:
‘You’re going to live with it for a long time after the cost has ceased to be an issue.’
The rebuilt conservatory transformed a previously redundant part of their home into a stunning, enjoyable living space
The new design offered a lot of improvements to the Thomases home. New construction materials and methods created a better insulated room with a bright, clear roof, and bi-folding doors. Now the conservatory is integrated to the existing building.
It’s changed the way they use the house. Not only do they now use the conservatory more of the time, they’ve found they even use the connecting dining room much more. ‘It’s totally changed the way we live here creating a much more flexible space for living and for entertaining.’
For more information on how SEHBAC can help with your next home improvement project, visit your local showroom or get in touch.
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