Covering Whitchurch, South Glamorgan
Whitchurch, South Glamorgan sits 3 miles north-west of Cardiff, with Cardiff 3 miles to the south-east and Caerphilly 4 miles to the north.
Homes in South Glamorgan
Housing in Wales ranges from terraced streets in the valleys and older industrial towns to stone-built homes in rural areas and modern estates around the cities.
What does a porch involve?
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.
- Planning and building regulations checks under Welsh rules
- Foundations and matching brickwork
- Tiled, slate or lead roof
What is the guide price for a porch in Whitchurch, South Glamorgan?
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 |
What approvals does a porch need in Wales?
Planning decisions in Wales are made by the local council, using permitted development rules set by the Welsh Government rather than England’s. Building regulations in Wales have their own approved documents, and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to work on shared walls and boundaries.
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 should I think about before starting?
- 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.
What are the steps?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- 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
How much does a porch cost?
Most brick porches with a tiled roof cost about £6,000 to £10,000 including VAT.
Can a porch include a toilet?
Yes, but it becomes a front extension, which usually needs planning permission and building regulations approval.
Can you visit a house in Whitchurch, South Glamorgan 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
Learn more about porches, or see every project we cover in Whitchurch.