1. A full site survey is arranged so to check for any obstacles that may need attention before any excavation work begins, plus also take measurements, check clearances and mark up the position of the conservatory. The surveyor will then sit you down and go through the details and specifications of the conservatory and explain what happens next and when its going to happen.

2. Next a builder’s skip will arrive the day before we start and then we will proceed with the dig out of the footings to a minimum depth of 600mm depending on ground conditions and the design of the conservatory. The ground level between the footings is dropped at least 300mm below the existing D.P.C level of the property.

3. Any drainage issues that come up during the course of digging the footings will be dealt with accordingly for example any footing that cross over a drain will have a concrete lintel put over the top to stop the drain being crushed and also steel mesh as an extra safety will go over the top as well. Man holes, inspection covers and rodding eye points that are in immediate area of the conservatory will be moved to an area that clear of the conservatory.

4. The next procedure is to drive iron rods into the ground and then pour concrete into the footings.

5. The poured concrete is then smoothed off forming a level surface.

6. The internal leaf of the cavity wall is built up to Damp Course Level of the property.

7. Hardcore is then laid to a approximately 100mm deep and then compacted down to form a level base.

8. Once level a screed of sharp sand is laid over the top and then compacted down to help prevent any puncturing of the damp proof membrane.

9. A heavy duty plastic sheeting (D.P.C. Membrane) is then laid over the top of the sharp sand and lapped onto the internal leaf of the external wall. This will prevent any moisture rising up and causing any damage to your floor.

10. Insulation is then placed on top of the plastic membrane to help retain any heat generated inside the conservatory.

11. Concrete is then poured on to the base with a float finish. This will bring the slab up to finished floor level.

12. The outer wall can now be built with the correct match of brick or stone to blend in with the house.

13. The internal wall is built off the concrete slab, brick, stone or block work (if being plastered) will be used to suit the customers needs.

14. Once the conservatory is fitted and with any conservatories over a certain size the polished concrete base may need screening or self-leveling which will be determined by the surveyor’s judgment.