Covering Essex
We cover Essex, including Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Colchester and Chelmsford, and the towns around them.
Homes in the East of England
Housing in the East of England ranges from post-war estates and modern developments to timber-framed and period homes in historic towns, so permitted development checks and conservation controls both feature regularly.
What goes into a porch?
We build porches in matching brick with a tiled or lead roof, a new composite or timber door, and lighting. If you want a wider entrance or a WC, we can design a larger front extension instead and handle the planning.
- Design to match the house
- Tiled, slate or lead roof
- Plastering and flooring ready finish
What is the guide price for a porch in Essex?
Indicative costs for porches. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| 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 |
Planning and building rules in Essex
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
In England a porch is permitted development if its footprint is no more than 3 m² measured externally, no part is higher than 3 m, and no part is within 2 m of a boundary with a road or footpath. Larger porches need planning permission.
What should Essex homeowners check first?
- 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?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- 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.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Questions about a porch in Essex
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.
Who deals with the council for a project in Essex?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Other towns nearby
- Porches in Southend-on-Sea
- Porches in Basildon
- Porches in Colchester
- Porches in Chelmsford
- Porches in Harlow
- Porches in Grays
- Porches in Braintree
- Porches in Brentwood
- Porches in Clacton-on-Sea
- Porches in South Benfleet
- Porches in Canvey Island
- Porches in Billericay
- Porches in Loughton
- Porches in Rayleigh
- Porches in Stanford-le-Hope
- Porches in Wickford
- Porches in Witham
- Porches in Pitsea
- Porches in Maldon
- Porches in Waltham Abbey
- Porches in South Ockendon
Learn more about porches, or see every project we cover in Essex.