Covering South Glamorgan
Our coverage across South Glamorgan includes Cardiff, Barry, Penarth and Llantwit Major.
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 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.
- Design to match the house
- Foundations and matching brickwork
- Plastering and flooring ready finish
How much should I budget for a porch?
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 |
How is a porch approved in South Glamorgan?
Welsh projects need planning clearance from the council under Welsh rules, building regulations approval under the Welsh approved documents, and party wall notices where the work affects a neighbour’s wall or foundations.
In Wales small porches are usually permitted development, with similar size limits to England. Larger porches or those close to the road need planning permission.
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 are the steps?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- 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.
What people ask before starting
Can a porch include a toilet?
Yes, but it becomes a front extension, which usually needs planning permission and building regulations approval.
Will the brick match?
We source the closest available match and agree it with you before building.
Who deals with the council for a project in South Glamorgan?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Porches near South Glamorgan
- Porches in Cardiff
- Porches in Barry
- Porches in Penarth
- Porches in Llantwit Major
- Porches in Whitchurch
- Porches in Cowbridge
Learn more about porches, or see every project we cover in South Glamorgan.