Covering Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Our porches service in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire covers Aberdeen, Peterhead, Inverurie and Fraserburgh and more.
Homes in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Housing in Scotland includes tenements in the cities, sandstone villas, inter-war and post-war semis and a large number of bungalows, which often suit dormer and upward extensions.
What is included in a porch in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
A porch is a small enclosed entrance built in front of the front door, giving somewhere for coats and shoes and a buffer against draughts. Many porches are small enough to be built without a planning application.
- Design to match the house
- Tiled, slate or lead roof
- Plastering and flooring ready finish
How much does a porch cost in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Guide prices for porches, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| Porches | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Open canopy over the door | £2,500 to £5,000 |
| Brick porch with tiled roof | £6,000 to £10,000 |
| Larger porch or front extension | £10,000 to £16,000 |
Do you need permission for a porch in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
In Scotland the key step is the building warrant, which must be granted before work begins. Planning permission is decided separately by the council, and work on shared walls is handled under your title deeds rather than a party wall act.
In Scotland small porches can be permitted development within size and position limits. A building warrant may still be needed, so we check before starting.
What can affect a porch?
- Gas meters and drains near the front door may need relocating.
- The roof pitch should echo the main roof or bay window.
What happens after I enquire?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Porches: common questions
How much does a porch cost?
Most brick porches with a tiled roof cost about £6,000 to £10,000 including VAT.
How long does it take?
One to three weeks on site.
Do you work in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Yes. Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is within our coverage for porches, along with nearby Aberdeen and Peterhead.
Porches near Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Porches in Aberdeen
- Porches in Peterhead
- Porches in Inverurie
- Porches in Fraserburgh
- Porches in Stonehaven
- Porches in Banchory
Learn more about porches, or see every project we cover in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.