Covering Tyne and Wear
Our porches service in Tyne and Wear covers Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields and Gateshead and more.
Homes in the North East
Housing across the North East ranges from colliery terraces and Tyneside flats to suburban semis and modern estates, each with different options for extending.
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
- Lighting and power
How much should I budget for a porch?
Typical ranges for porches. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
| 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 Tyne and Wear
English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.
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 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.
How does the project run?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- 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.
What people ask before starting
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.
Can you visit a house in Tyne and Wear to quote?
Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.
Porches in nearby towns
- Porches in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Porches in Sunderland
- Porches in South Shields
- Porches in Gateshead
- Porches in Washington
- Porches in Tynemouth
- Porches in Wallsend
- Porches in Newburn
- Porches in North Shields
- Porches in Whitley Bay
- Porches in Houghton-le-Spring
- Porches in Felling
- Porches in Jarrow
- Porches in Gosforth
- Porches in Hebburn
Learn more about porches, or see every project we cover in Tyne and Wear.