Covering The Lothians
Our porches service in the Lothians covers Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate and Bonnyrigg and more.
Homes in the Lothians
In Scotland many families extend bungalows and semis, while tenement flats bring shared ownership of roofs and walls that needs agreeing early.
What goes into a porch?
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.
- Tiled, slate or lead roof
- Front door and side window supply and fit
- Lighting and power
What will a porch cost?
Use these ranges to budget for porches; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| 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 the Lothians
Scottish projects follow a different process from England: the council issues a building warrant before work starts and accepts a completion certificate at the end, alongside any planning permission needed. We prepare both applications.
In Scotland small porches can be permitted development within size and position limits.
What can change the price or programme?
- 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.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Questions about a porch in the Lothians
How much does a porch cost?
Most brick porches with a tiled roof cost about £6,000 to £10,000 including VAT.
Will the brick match?
We source the closest available match and agree it with you before building.
Do you work in the Lothians?
Yes. the Lothians is within our coverage for porches, along with nearby Livingston and Musselburgh.
Other towns nearby
- Porches in Livingston
- Porches in Musselburgh
- Porches in Bathgate
- Porches in Bonnyrigg
- Porches in Linlithgow
- Porches in Dalkeith
- Porches in Haddington
Learn more about porches, or see every project we cover in The Lothians.