Business Details
Trusted Home Improvements in Preston Since 1874
Established in 1874, Croft Conservatories has evolved from a bricklaying enterprise into a family-led business specialising in premium home improvements. Our heritage in constructing iconic Lancashire landmarks informs our expertise in crafting energy-efficient windows, bespoke conservatories, and innovative garden pods. With sixth-generation leadership combining decades of experience and modern innovation, we deliver tailored solutions that blend traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.Our Certass-certified installations and 10-year insurance-backed guarantees reflect our commitment to quality, while our 98% customer recommendation rate underscores our dedication to client satisfaction. Operating from our Fulwood showroom, we serve Lancashire, Yorkshire, and the Lake District, maintaining the values of excellence and care passed down through five generations.
Services
Windows
Doors
Conservatories
Orangeries
Garden Pods
Space Extensions
UPVC Installations
Bespoke Design
Roofing Solutions
Eco-Friendly Buildings
Highlights and features
- We offer 150 years of heritage in construction and home improvement expertise.
- Our installations are Certass-certified and backed by a 10-year insurance guarantee.
- We provide full-service solutions from design to installation and aftercare.
- Our showroom features full-size displays of all product ranges for informed decisions.
- We maintain a 98% customer recommendation rate across 15,000+ satisfied clients.
Associations and certifications
- Certass
- QANW
What people say
Excellent craftsmanship
Professional installations
98% recommendation rate
150 years expertise
Tailored solutions
Services
Bespoke Conservatories
We design and build tailored conservatories that enhance your home's character and functionality. Using high-performance materials, our structures provide year-round comfort with advanced climate control systems. Each project combines architectural heritage with modern engineering to add lasting value to your property.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Our A-rated uPVC windows deliver superior thermal insulation and security while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Available in casement, tilt-n-turn, and heritage styles, they feature low-maintenance frames and come with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee for complete peace of mind.
Garden Pods
Croft Pods are fully insulated garden rooms designed for home offices, gyms, or leisure spaces. Constructed with weather-resistant materials, these low-maintenance buildings are engineered to withstand British weather while providing comfortable, versatile living spaces.
Composite Doors
We install premium Rockdoor composite doors offering maximum security and thermal efficiency. Available in traditional and contemporary designs, these carbon-fibre reinforced doors combine durability with aesthetic appeal, featuring multi-point locking systems and 10-year performance guarantees.
Orangery Conversions
Our orangeries feature elegant brick pillars and lantern roofs to create warm, architecturally significant living spaces. Each project includes integrated climate control and optional bi-fold doors, blending timeless design with modern functionality for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
People
John Croft
Director
With decades of experience in home improvements, John leads Croft's operations, ensuring every project maintains the family's legacy of quality craftsmanship and customer care established in 1874.
Alli Croft
Design Director
Alli brings creative innovation to Croft's product design, combining traditional aesthetics with modern functionality to deliver spaces that reflect both heritage and contemporary living requirements.
Sam Croft
Operations Manager
Representing the sixth generation, Sam integrates modern business practices with Croft's traditional values, overseeing project delivery and customer experience across the company's expanding product range.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Lancashire, Yorkshire, the Lake District, and surrounding areas including Preston, Chorley, Garstang, and Clitheroe.
Do you offer guarantees on installations?
All our products come with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee through QANW for complete peace of mind.
Can I view products in person?
Yes, our Fulwood showroom features full-size displays of all our windows, doors, conservatories, and garden pods.
Are your installers certified?
All our installations are Certass-certified, ensuring compliance with the highest industry standards.
How long does a typical installation take?
Most window or door installations complete within a day, while conservatories typically take 4-6 weeks from design to completion.
Do you handle planning permissions?
We manage the entire process including planning permissions and structural approvals for your convenience.
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Reviews (2)
Sue Lowther
Oct 02, 2018
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Recently had new window and doors fitted. We have used Croft's several times in the past and always been happy, not the cheapest but well worth it.
Nick Boardman
Aug 09, 2017
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We've recently had croft windows installed on our house. We had been recommended them by some family members, and gave them a ring. We had the sales man come round and he was fine, spoke highly of his company, and we were happy with the quote he gave us. After we agreed a date for installation, a surveyor came round. Not a friendly chap, but it was a Saturday morning. He measured the windows and left.
The date came for the windows to be installed, and croft had said it would take between 3/4 days (Monday to Thursday), we had made arrangements to be at home for those days. The fist day the installation team started and then informed us the two windows they had started on couldn't be fitted, due to the windows being measured wrong. The third window could not also be fitted due to a custom made bed being in the way.
Nobody had mentioned about the bed being a problem. I rang the office for them to fob me off with excuses, and they would ring me back after they had spoken to the installation team. NO phone call back! The other windows went in fine on the Tuesday. Nobody came on the Wednesday because of the mess up on Monday. I then rang again on the Wednesday to see why nobody was coming and ask when the other windows were being fitted.
They informed me it could possibly be Friday but could only be sure on Thursday morning when they get a delivery, and not sure if the glass would be ready. Thursday morning arrived and finally they could use a phone, they where coming Friday. Half an hour later, I received a phone call from a man who would be doing the render on the outside, asking could I be at home in 30 minutes. We rearranged our plans and waited for him.
They did a ok job, but left a absolute mess all over the driveway, which was never cleaned up. Friday now, and the last windows were installed and the team left. Within this time, we noticed the handles where the wrong colour. The fitting team said they would inform the office. Another phone call later the office knew nothing about it and, told us they had none in, and would come back another day?
The following Friday the handles were changed. In all, the office staff don't know how to use a telephone to inform you what is going on, or keep you informed about there mistakes. They also employ a surveyor who can't use a tape measure, so just guessed the measurements. The rendering team, are not very good a cleaning up after themselves, and leave a mess like a Tasmanian devil. There estimations on time are terrible, as the job was only going to take 3/4 days but in total from start to finish took 10 days.
As we had made arrangements on the other days we had to rearrange our plans to accommodate around them. Not a phone call of thanks or even a phone call to establish they had finished and were we happy, just the bill. Wouldn't recommend the company, with plenty of others out there, but saying that the windows and installation of them are great.
The date came for the windows to be installed, and croft had said it would take between 3/4 days (Monday to Thursday), we had made arrangements to be at home for those days. The fist day the installation team started and then informed us the two windows they had started on couldn't be fitted, due to the windows being measured wrong. The third window could not also be fitted due to a custom made bed being in the way.
Nobody had mentioned about the bed being a problem. I rang the office for them to fob me off with excuses, and they would ring me back after they had spoken to the installation team. NO phone call back! The other windows went in fine on the Tuesday. Nobody came on the Wednesday because of the mess up on Monday. I then rang again on the Wednesday to see why nobody was coming and ask when the other windows were being fitted.
They informed me it could possibly be Friday but could only be sure on Thursday morning when they get a delivery, and not sure if the glass would be ready. Thursday morning arrived and finally they could use a phone, they where coming Friday. Half an hour later, I received a phone call from a man who would be doing the render on the outside, asking could I be at home in 30 minutes. We rearranged our plans and waited for him.
They did a ok job, but left a absolute mess all over the driveway, which was never cleaned up. Friday now, and the last windows were installed and the team left. Within this time, we noticed the handles where the wrong colour. The fitting team said they would inform the office. Another phone call later the office knew nothing about it and, told us they had none in, and would come back another day?
The following Friday the handles were changed. In all, the office staff don't know how to use a telephone to inform you what is going on, or keep you informed about there mistakes. They also employ a surveyor who can't use a tape measure, so just guessed the measurements. The rendering team, are not very good a cleaning up after themselves, and leave a mess like a Tasmanian devil. There estimations on time are terrible, as the job was only going to take 3/4 days but in total from start to finish took 10 days.
As we had made arrangements on the other days we had to rearrange our plans to accommodate around them. Not a phone call of thanks or even a phone call to establish they had finished and were we happy, just the bill. Wouldn't recommend the company, with plenty of others out there, but saying that the windows and installation of them are great.