Porches · Wembley

Porches in Wembley

We take on porches in Wembley as a complete project: survey, drawings, planning or permitted development checks, building control and the construction itself.

Covering Wembley

Alongside Wembley, we also cover Brent, Harrow (2 miles to the north-west) and Greenford.

Homes in London

Terraced houses dominate many London neighbourhoods, so most projects involve shared walls, narrow access and a party wall process. Conservation areas are widespread, and some boroughs have their own mansard and basement guidance.

What is included in a porch in Wembley?

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.

  • Foundations and matching brickwork
  • Lighting and power
  • Plastering and flooring ready finish

How much does a porch cost in Wembley?

Guide prices for porches, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.

PorchesGuide 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 England?

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 can change the price or programme?

  • Keeping the original front door between house and porch can keep a porch exempt from building regulations.
  • Gas meters and drains near the front door may need relocating.

From first call to completion

  1. Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
  2. Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
  3. Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
  4. We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

Your questions answered

Do I need planning permission for a porch?

Not in England if it is no bigger than 3 m², no higher than 3 m and at least 2 m from the boundary with a road.

Can a porch include a toilet?

Yes, but it becomes a front extension, which usually needs planning permission and building regulations approval.

Who deals with the council for a project in Wembley?

We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.

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