Grey Aluminium Orangery – Case Study

Grey Aluminium Orangery – Case Study

Grey Aluminium Orangery – Miss Foss, from North Devon, wanted a modern orangery that was warm in winter, cool in summer, and had flexible openings. Even though she lived far from our base in South Devon, she wanted a company with experience and good value.

The Challenge

• Miss Foss wanted a large orangery with big windows and strong aluminium frames.

• The site needed a lot of groundwork, including digging a soak away through clay, stone, and soil.

• Supply delays during Covid slowed the schedule.

• She changed her plans after our first meeting, so we needed to adjust the design without losing quality.

What We Did

• We built a Durabase + steel foundation to make the structure strong and stable.

• We installed full aluminium frames with tilt-and-turn windows and bi-folding doors.

• We added an internal pelmet to give natural shade and extra insulation.

• We raised the internal lintel so she could have a bigger window into the utilities room.

• We kept in touch with Miss Foss to make sure we understood her updated requirements.

• Our team handled electrical work, plastering, and project management to keep everything on track.

How We Built It

• Our team dug the soak away in hot and tough conditions.

• We worked with suppliers to get the right roof parts and solved delays quickly.

• Everyone on the team worked efficiently, politely, and professionally.

• Project managers visited often to check progress and get Miss Foss’s feedback.

The Result

• Miss Foss got a modern, high-quality orangery exactly how she wanted it.

• We overcame challenges with distance and supply delays without affecting quality.

• Miss Foss praised the team for being professional, friendly, and skilled.

• We also helped with post-installation queries, keeping her satisfied.

Miss Foss says:

“I felt confident Realistic would deliver exactly what I wanted at a better price than other companies. The team were polite and professional. I would highly recommend Realistic.”

Key Points

• Good planning and project management kept everything running smoothly.

• Strong materials and skilled work made a lasting orangery.

• Staying in contact with the client allowed us to make changes and provide support after the build.