Covering Penarth
Our coverage around Penarth (CF64) also includes Cardiff (3 miles to the north) and Whitchurch.
Homes in South Glamorgan
Across Wales you find valley terraces, coastal towns, rural stone houses and newer estates, so access, slopes and local materials all feature in the design.
What is 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.
- Planning and building regulations checks under Welsh rules
- Design to match the house
- Front door and side window supply and fit
How much should I budget for a porch?
What porches typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.
| 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 |
What approvals does a porch need in Wales?
In Wales the planning rules, including what counts as permitted development, are set by the Welsh Government, and Welsh building regulations differ in places from England’s. We check both against your house before drawings are finalised, and handle party wall notices where needed.
In Wales small porches are usually permitted development, with similar size limits to England.
What should I think about before starting?
- Keeping the original front door between house and porch can keep a porch exempt from building regulations.
- The roof pitch should echo the main roof or bay window.
From first call to completion
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Questions about a porch in Penarth
How long does it take?
One to three weeks on site.
Will the brick match?
We source the closest available match and agree it with you before building.
Do you work in Penarth?
Yes. Penarth is within our coverage for porches, along with nearby Cardiff and Whitchurch.
Porches in nearby towns
Learn more about porches, or see every project we cover in Penarth.