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If you are increasingly desperate for room in your home, Planet may be able to help you in the best way possible. If you order one of our custom built conservatories this week with just a £99 deposit, we guarantee that your conservatory will be installed within three weeks, meaning that you can have new found living space in the quickest time possible. You will also find up to 30% off our conservatory designs, so there really is no excuse not to buy.

All Planet conservatories are manufactured using the very best in uPVC material, so that you can be sure of a structure that is designed to last. Conservatories in Morecambe and conservatories in Lancaster can be a constant presence in your home as they are hard wearing and extremely durable. They will stand firm against any sort of weather conditions without becoming damaged or looking tired and worn. You can use for whatever means you wish, so if you need extra living room space or more available space for cooking, a conservatory is a great way of achieving this goal.

Each conservatory comes with an extended guarantee as we believe they will bring you pleasure without any problems for years to come. The amount of extra space they will add to your home is immense, leaving you with plenty of room to walk around and enjoy the back garden and outdoor weather without having to worry about the conservatory becoming too hot or humid. They will also make your home look very elegant when seen from the outside by passers by.

If you would like a free consultation where we will come and pay you a visit to assess your needs, please fill in the online form and provide us with as much information as possible. We will contact you without fail.

Over the past twenty years uPVC conservatories have become very popular and now with the creation of the orangery which has been dubbed as the next generation of conservatory they are set to continue to be popular for many years to come. The great thing about uPVC conservatories and orangeries is that they are an affordable way of adding extra living space to your home. No longer are conservatories and orangeries just used as a place for growing exotic plants they are now used for a variety of purposes.

The most common use for conservatories and orangeries is to provide an additional lounge area a space for relaxing, entertaining and watching television but with a unique atmosphere. The large windows and glass roof gives the room a light and airy feel which makes it a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors when the weather stops you from going outside.

Probably the second most popular use of conservatories and orangeries is as a dining area. They make a great place to enjoy breakfast on a spring morning or enjoy a romantic candle lit meal in the evening under the night sky.

UPVC conservatories and orangeries also make a great addition to a kitchen. Kitchens are often the heart of the home and the place where the family spend the majority of the time. By adding a conservatory or orangery to a kitchen it can add much needed extra space whilst giving your kitchen a modern contemporary feel.

If you have children then a conservatory or orangery can make a great play room when they are young and as they grow the room can easily be adapted into a games room and separate lounge area for when they have friends around.

With more and more people opting to work from home uPVC conservatories or orangeries can make a great office area. The natural daylight which floods the room makes the perfect working environment and blinds can easily be added to prevent the glare on your computer screen.

Whatever use you decide to use a uPVC conservatory or orangery for it will make the perfect addition to your home and whats more it will also help to increase the value of your property if you decide to sell in the future.

Looking for a local home improvement company offering the very latest uPVC Conservatories in Cumbria? A tailor-made Orangery in Cumbria? Or a company who installs the very latest ‘A’ Rated Replacement Double Glazing Windows in Cumbria? Make Planet South Lakes your first choice.

CLICK HERE to contact Planet South Lakes online and arrange a free quotation or freephone 0800 615 2255.

Planet Conservatories, Windows & Doors is coming to Lancaster – with a new indoor showroom. Part of the Conservatory, Window & Door Outlet network – Planet South Lakes has established itself to be among the most recognised installers of PVC conservatories, orangeries, replacement windows and doors throughout Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal and Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth and throughout Cumbria. We have become this way by listening to our customers’ needs and providing answers in even the most testing of locations.

Choosing the right home improvement company for PVC conservatories, orangeries, windows and doors is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when thinking about adding a new bespoke conservatory or having replacement double glazing windows fitted. It’s not just about the price, it’s about the quality and value for money of the products themselves.

Planet South Lakes, currently based in Kendal, Cumbria understand that it means so much when you finally find a company who you feel you can trust to do the job properly – first time. It also makes a huge difference if workers are punctual, courteous, considerate and careful with your possessions. Planet’s dedicated craftsmen will install your new bespoke conservatory, custom built orangery or double glazed windows and doors to the highest standards – working with maximum respect for your property and with minimum disruption to your home life.

A properly planned and fitted PVC conservatory, orangery or quality double glazed windows and doors from Planet South Lakes will add lasting value to your home. That’s the way it should be. So that’s what we do.

So, if you looking for a local home improvement company offering the very latest uPVC Conservatories in Lancaster? A tailor-made Orangery in Lancaster? Or a company who installs the very latest ‘A’ Rated Replacement Double Glazing Windows in Lancaster? Make Planet South Lakes your first choice.

CLICK HERE to contact Planet South Lakes online and arrange a free quotation or freephone 0800 615 2255.

Live in Lancaster or the surrounding areas. Thinking about having a new conservatory, a tailor-made orangery or improving your home with the very latest energy rated replacement windows and doors. We’d like to invite you to our fabulous indoor Kendal showroom near Lancaster. You’ll find fully built examples of beautifully furnished conservatories a bespoke contemporary orangery and a comprehensive display of replacement double glazed windows and doors, including the very latest ‘A’ rated PVC windows – giving you the chance to ”try before you buy”.

We promise you a warm welcome and relaxed, friendly shopping experience.

You’ll find some great ideas in our Kendal showroom, be able to ask any questions you may have with people who know your area well – because they live locally. You’ll get useful FREE advice from some of the most helpful and professional people around – and it’s all FREE and without any obligation to buy! If you prefer we’ll be happy to call or visit your home whenever it suits you, including all evenings and weekends – click here if you would like to book a Home Appointment.

A little bit of interesting facts on Lancaster
Built on a site first fortified in Roman times, the superbly preserved medieval castle is just part of the array of fascinating historic buildings in Lancaster, a city where you will find evidence of Georgian pomp and Victorian civic philanthropy as well as Roman and Medieval remains.

Of course, Lancaster has always had a key role in England’s history, giving its name to the great county of Lancashire as well as to the Royal House of Lancaster, and Lancaster Castle is still owned by her Majesty the Queen.

The castle is still a working building, housing two crown courts and a prison. Guided tours throughout the year offer you a glimpse behind its high walls.

The castle and the ancient Priory Church of St Mary the Virgin form a magnificent backdrop to special events throughout the year, including the Georgian Fair and the hugely popular November fireworks celebrations.

Form this hilltop you can also look across to another famous Lancaster landmark and one of England’s grandest follies, dominating the skyline – the Ashton Memorial, set in the sweeping gardens of Williamson Park.

The City of Lancaster has a long and rich history from its origins as a Roman garrison, the site of which is now home to Lancaster Castle which overlooks the city from its high vantage point close to the River Lune. The city takes its name from both the Roman garrison and the river.

The city’s original name of Loncastre was recorded in the Doomsday Book in 1086. Lon = lune, the French word meaning moon and caster = from the Latin word for camp or base.  So for lovers of Space 1999, Lancaster means Moon Base. How cool is that!

Many buildings in the city centre and St. Georges Quay date from the 18^th Century when Lancaster was one of the busiest ports in the UK. The city’s maritime heyday was short lived, however its Georgian buildings still remain, most of which are listed, especially those which fall within Lancaster’s Castle Conservation Area.

Owners of listed buildings have an obligation to repair and maintain them in such a manner that is sympathetic to their architectural period. This means those wanting to install new double glazed windows in Lancaster may not have the same choice of uPVC window frames as those who reside in more modern dwellings.

This can prove problematic as some double glazing suppliers and fitters in the Lancaster area have a very limited choice of frames which may not reflect the Georgian aesthetic. However the good news is here at Planet South Lakes we have a comprehensive range of double glazed windows and frames. Many of which are perfectly suited to Lancaster’s numerous Georgian buildings.

Council planning committees, Lancaster’s included, are keen to retain the cultural look of the city’s historic buildings, so if your property still has its original windows and you want to replace them with new energy saving double glazed windows, you may have to replace them like for like.

Again this is not a problem at Planet South Lakes as we have both leaded windows, Georgian Bar windows and uPVC frames in the traditional ‘sash’ style which gives you all the benefits of modern double glazed windows, yet retains the period aesthetic of historic cities such as Lancaster.

If like many people here in the UK you wish you had more time to enjoy your garden and outdoor space but find yourself hindered by the weather then pay attention. The changeable weather here in the UK (and especially where I live in the Barrow & Lancaster area) always seems to spoil things.

We can experience a few days of sunshine only to find that the rest are full of torrential rain or winds. This of course ruins any plans to enjoy that ‘precious ‘garden time leaving us stuck in our homes unless we want to get wet.

But what if there was a way to enjoy the best of both worlds? Wouldn’t it be better if we had somewhere we could shelter from the Great British weather but still gave upon the beautiful foliage in our garden? An orangery or conservatory could provide the perfect solution to this problem.

Although similar, an orangery actually pre dates conservatories and can be traced back to the 17th Century. They are traditionally made from brick and designed to protect plants and fruit from the harsh winter months. Today of course, they provide a bridge between a home extension and a modern conservatory, with their many windows and glazed roofs.

We all know what a conservatory is and how they look. They provide a safe haven from the rain but have large windows to allow plentiful supplies of sunlight and giving a good all round view of the garden. They also give somewhere to kick back and relax on a summers evening without the worry of getting chilly.

Anyone wanting to buy an orangery or conservatory around the Barrow and Lancaster area should contact Planet South Lakes. Providing top quality uPVC products, Planet South Lakes are a locally based company with a wealth of experience in this business.

Providing bespoke solutions for anyone wanting to incorporate one of these conservatories into their gardens around Barrow and Lancaster, Planet South Lakes also can help you get a great deal and the right product. Contact Plant South Lakes on 0800 612 2255 or visit the website at www.planetsouthlakes.com.

Thinking about having a new conservatory, in Lancaster a beautiful orangery in Lancaster or improving your home with replacement double glazing windows and doors in Lancaster, we’d like to invite you to visit our Kendal showroom near Lancaster. You’ll find fully built examples of beautifully furnished conservatories, orangeries, double glazing options and a comprehensive display of pvc double glazing windows and doors – giving you the chance to ‘try before you buy’.

We promise you a warm welcome and relaxed, friendly shopping experience. You’ll find some great ideas, be able to ask any questions you may have with people who know your area well – because they live locally. You’ll get useful advice from some of the most helpful and professional people around – and it’s all free and without obligation! And we’ll be happy to call or visit you whenever it suits you, including all evenings and weekends.

Products available in Lancaster include
• PVC Conservatories
• Orangeries
• Double Glazing Windows
• Replacement Doors
• Patio Doors
• French Doors
• Porches
• Roofline Fascias and Soffits

Conveniently located on the Dockray Hall Estate, just off Burneside Road, the Planet South Lakes showroom is just outside Kendal town centre and close to the local landmark of the Magistrates Court buildings. There’s ample free parking right outside the showroom door.

Planet South Lakes
Unit 31, Dockray Hall Estate
Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4RU

Showroom Opening Times
Monday – Friday 9am to 5.30pm
Saturday 10am to 3pm

Planet South Lakes, one of the foremost providers of double glazing windows, PVC doors, conservatories and orangeries in the Lancaster, Morecambe and Barrow-in-Furness areas, are proud to announce their full range of products and services that will lead them from strength to strength for the rest of the year. With a combination of outstanding customer service, solid guarantees and bespoke design they are confident they have something to offer every homeowner in the North West.

PVC Conservatories
Planet South Lakes offer a completely bespoke design service, based on a variety of styles, which takes you right from the initial consultation in the Kendal showroom and includes all the building works, joinery and plumbing.  They will even provide an installation co-ordinator to make sure every stage of the construction goes smoothly.

Orangeries
Being the forerunner to the modern conservatory, often with a glazed roof, Orangeries prove to be a spacious and airy, yet cosy addition to any modern house, constructed with stone that will suit the style of the property itself.  A must for anyone wanting to add some old world panache, yet remain completely modern at the same time.

PVC Windows
Security is the order of the day with all the PVC windows that Planet South Lakes install.  As a member of FENSA, they take great pride in making sure all the windows they fit have the latest security features combined with an emphasis on ease of use.  Not only do they achieve this but their consultants will also make sure that from all the different varieties of windows  you choose, they will fit perfectly with the character of the building as well.

PVC Doors
Choose from a traditional PVC door to something more in line with safety and security like a stable door or residential PVC Rockdoor.  One thing you can be sure of is to get a door that is longer lasting, elegant and in a range of styles that will suit every taste and budget.  With a modern PVC construction you will never have to worry about them rotting, fading or the need to paint them ever again.

French Doors and Patio Doors
Offering an easy way to access the garden, patio or courtyard, French doors and patio doors are an old favourite and a great addition to any modern home.  Not only can they help to increase the value of your house, as will any Planet South Lakes product, they provide an invaluable cooling effect and improve air flow during the hot summer months.

Rooflines
Not a feature that readily springs to the mind of a homeowner, as a tidy roof line is something rarely noticed, yet a rotting, leaking, paint peeling one will always be spotted and reflected on by a visitor after they leave.  As the saying goes ‘you never get a second chance to make a first impression’ by having a PVC roofline fitted not only are you modernising your home but you are saving yourself the trouble of a lot of difficult ongoing maintenance.

Porches
For anyone wishing to add some extra space to the front of their property as well as some added elegance and style, a Planet South Lakes designer will work hand in hand with the homeowner to pick the best option for a front porch, as of course they do with any of their products.

A Planet South Lakes Spokesperson had this to add last week;
‘We are trying to achieve a situation where the homeowner has so much choice that we can  design a system that is truly bespoke and ticks all the right boxes to fit in perfectly with their desires and budget’

For more details about Planet South Lakes full range of products and services, to get a free online quotation or to book a free consultation then please visit www.planetsouthlakes.com, call free phone 0800 612 2255 or visit their Kendal Showroom.

Home-owners across Lancashire and Cumbria are looking to conservatories, orangeries and other home improvements as a faltering property market forces movers to stay put and improve their homes.

The recent credit-crunch and well-documented fall in house prices has meant that many simply cannot afford to move home and are forced to seek home improvements to enhance their living space.

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors recently reported that housing transactions are at their lowest point since 1978. According to research from Sainsbury’s Bank, this has led to 21% of homeowners contemplating improvements over the next 12 months as opposed to moving house.

Reports suggest that 5.3 million homes are planning some form of structural work – of these, 1.2 million are looking to build a conservatory.

As one of the most versatile ways to improve your home, conservatories are cool in summer, warm in winter and can be used all year round. They can be used for entertaining, as an elegant dining or casual sitting room. A conservatory could also make the perfect home office environment, a playroom for the kids, or even a kitchen.

It is this versatility which makes conservatories one of the most popular forms of home improvement.

In addition to this, erecting a conservatory could save the hassle of moving home, which studies show to be one of the most stressful experiences that most people face in life.

A spokesman for Planet South Lakes, specialists in conservatories & orangeries across Lancaster, Kendal and Barrow-in-Furness had this to say.
“Conservatories are a great way to add extra living space and improve the value to your home. If you are not in a position to move, then a conservatory is certainly something you should consider.”

“We are expecting to be very busy over the next 12 months and beyond, as more and more people experience the benefits of our conservatories.”

For further information on Planet’s Conservatories & Orangeries, freephone 0800 612 2255 or contact us online.

Planet South Lakes is the latest Conservatory, Window & Door company to join our increasing network of Conservatory Outlet Dealers. With showrooms throughtout Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire and Wales, Conservatory Outlet is fast becoming one of the largest and most recommended home improvement companies in the UK, offering customers the latest energy efficient products backed by some of the best installation and fitting teams around.

Planet South Lakes pride themselves on the professionally installed conservatories, orangeries, windows and doors in PVC.  With experts on hand to offer advice, Planet South Lakes can find the perfect style and size of conservatory to suit your home and budget.

Planet have hundreds of different styles and colours of conservatories including the ever popular ‘P-Shape conservatory’ and the slightly more subtle Lean-To. As well as giving advice, Planet South Lakes are able to design, manufacture and install your conservatory and provide building, joinery, electrical and plumbing works, providing the all in one service and delivery you would expect from Cumbria’s most recommended and recognised leading home improvement specialist.

Good looks, rock solid security and great value for money…these are the main reasons hundreds of satisfied customers give for choosing Planet South Lakes Windows and Doors for their double glazing design and installations. The fully sculptured profile used on all Planet South Lakes uPVC and sash windows creates an elegant design to compliment the appearance of your property.

You’ll be spoilt for choice with a huge range of uPVC double glazing and sash windows. The latest locking mechanisms deter unwelcome intruders and with a wide choice of thermal glazing options including the latest energy saving A-Rated Windows help keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. Planet South Lakes are able to design, manufacture and install your dream windows all from their fabulous indoor showroom in Kendal Near Barrow-in-Furness.

Planet also supply a huge range of uPVC Doors in an array of styles, colours and glazing options to suit every taste, house style and budget. There’s even a premium range of rock doors for the ultimate in security and style.

All Planet South Lakes doors are built to last and stay looking great with a minimum of maintenance. And with uPVC construction they won’t fade, rot or need painting – ever again!

For details on the latest uPVC Conservatories, Windows and Doors from Planet South Lakes, freephone 0800 612 2255 today or better still…visit our fabulous Kendal Showroom.