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Conservatories

Moving and repurposing conservatory as porch.

Anonymous user 29/09/2026 - 2.53 PM

I want to move the 20 odd year old porch in my new house from the back of the house to the front door to act as a porch instead. Who would I best talk to about doing this? Would any builder even contemplate doing the job? The conservatory is quite nice but for me its just in the wrong place and I'd hate to just throw it all in the bin.

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Oakwoodupvc

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Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
Yes, it can be done, although the main challenge is taking the existing conservatory down without damaging any of the frames, roof sections or glass. Being 20-odd years old, there’s also a good chance some of the old gaskets and seals will have perished or become brittle, so some may need replacing when it’s dismantled and reassembled. It’s certainly not impossible though. I’d recommend speaking to a uPVC/conservatory specialist rather than a general builder, as they should have no problem dismantling it, adapting it to the new location and sourcing any replacement parts or seals needed.
Answered29 September 2026
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