………………….a Victorian style front and even a box gutter! Not all designs are easy. This one manages to harmonise a T shape with the modern look of the house. The roof looks quite spectacular from the inside, rising up from the box gutter and down again to the bay front of the room. Read More
This lovely farmhouse previously had a flat roofed timber annexe where the conservatory is now situated that did little to enhance the appearance of the house. Although somewhat hesitant initially to use PVC frames, the clients were eventually persuaded by our design, which has proved to blend perfectly with their home. This is one of our nicest installations…….. a single photograph does not do it justice!… Read More
The Bygone Range of sash sliding windows has been enhanced by the development of a Wood-White framing as well as a continuous horn option. We have included these features as standard on all new Bygone orders. These windows are the closest thing to timber sashes available and offer massively improved insulation along with no maintenance problems. See our Bygone section for more details or call in to the Alconbury showroom for a demonstration. Read More
Occasionally there is more room at the side of the house than the rear. Although this can sometimes mean that planning permission is required, it is seldom a problem obtaining it. This conservatory takes advantage of a spacious new patio area. The raised platform also provides a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside. Read More
After a break of ten years, Admiral once again offer a hardwood option for conservatory frames. These rooms will particularly appeal to owners of listed and period properties. Hand made on the Suffolk/Norfolk border by our manufacturing partners, these rooms can be finished in any colour and are extremely low maintenance as well as passing the required insulation levels. Please click here to visit our Hardwood section. Read More
A pitched tile roof at the back, a garage wall to be utilised down one side and still, this client requested a hipped roof style. This installation is more difficult than it looks. We are sure that there would have been many problems if the contract had been placed with some of our less qualified competitors. We are pleased to be able to report that it went without a hitch, the client being very pleased with the end result and the fact that they placed their trust in Admiral. Read More
This was not actually installed by Admiral. It was manufactured and fitted by our new hardwood conservatory supplier Quayside Conservatories. We are delighted to be able to announce that after an absence of ten years we are back in the hardwood conservatory business. Many people who wanted to deal with Admiral have been disappointed to find that we were not offering a hardwood option. From 1989 to 1994 we installed many hardwood buildings but decided to concentrate solely on PVC frames, mainly as we were unable to find a suitable replacement for our suppliers who went out of business. After a couple of years looking, we feel that we have found the best in Quayside Conservatories, who employ real craftsmen to hand make to virtually any specification. Further details are available on request. Read More
Believe it or not, when the base was built, the client thought that this conservatory was going to be too small ! This is a common issue as the foot print or floor of a conservatory is far less than the volume…leading to uncertainty at a delicate point of construction. We were happy to visit the site and reassure the clients, who live in Hilton village near Huntingdon. They are now delighted that the Designer got it absolutely right, achieving the correct balance between house, conservatory and garden. Read More
Press release from EBC Media Huntingdon Managing Director’s expertise sought by New York advisory council….. The Managing Director of a Huntingdon-based company has been appointed to the global advisory network, The Councils of Advisors. Steve Thorogood, MD of Admiral Windows & Conservatories, was approached by New York-based company, the Gerson Lehrman Group, an independent primary research company managing a network of experts known at The Councils of Advisors. Mr Thorogood`s expertise in the conservatory and windows industry was recognised by the international firm who serves over 350 of the largest investment companies worldwide. “Being invited to join the Council was quite a surprise. I have taken a proactive stance within the industry for some time now, having worked closely with local and district planning authorities,” says Mr Thorogood. “It`s quite a coup to place a Huntingdon company on the international… Read More
“We carried out our own survey to find out about your reputation…and we were not disappointed!” Mr & Mrs Sloper wrote to us following their installation, you can read the letter below: “I wanted to put into writing a huge thank you for presenting us with a conservatory that not only exceeds our expectations, but most important of all a thumbs up to the excellent service that we received. We carried out our own survey to find out about your reputation before hand and we were not disappointed. From the start, Stuart Mills sold us the product and what I mean by that is he put us totally at ease, we had an instant connection with him and he made us feel like we were talking to a friend rather than trying to sell us something. You have to… Read More