Covering Wiltshire
We cover Wiltshire, including Swindon, Salisbury, Trowbridge and Chippenham, and the towns around them.
Homes in the South West
Homes in the South West range from coastal and rural properties in stone and slate to city terraces and modern estates, so extensions are designed to match the local materials.
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.
- Design to match the house
- Tiled, slate or lead roof
- Front door and side window supply and fit
How much should I budget for a porch?
Guide prices for porches, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| 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 England?
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.
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.
- 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.
Questions about a porch in Wiltshire
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.
Who deals with the council for a project in Wiltshire?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Porches near Wiltshire
- Porches in Swindon
- Porches in Salisbury
- Porches in Trowbridge
- Porches in Chippenham
- Porches in Warminster
- Porches in Calne
- Porches in Devizes
- Porches in Corsham
Learn more about porches, or see every project we cover in Wiltshire.