Building & Interiors
Porch Building in Edenbridge
Brick and part-glazed porches that add storage, shelter and kerb appeal to the front of your home.
A porch solves everyday problems at the front door: somewhere to leave muddy boots and wet coats, a buffer against draughts, a safe place for parcels and a more welcoming first impression of the house.
One Stop Build & Landscaping builds porches for homes around Edenbridge, matching brickwork and roof details to the house so the porch looks as if it was always there. The path, step and front garden can be improved at the same time.
Who a porch suits
Porches are popular where the front door opens straight into a living room or narrow hallway, where the entrance faces prevailing weather, or where a family simply needs more space for shoes, coats and buggies. Think about what you want to store and whether you need a window, a light or a power point.
Design choices
- Fully brick, or a low brick wall with glazing above
- Pitched, lean-to or flat roof to suit the house
- Front or side entrance door position
- Matching or contrasting brick, tiles and trims
- Internal finishes such as a tiled floor, shelving or a bench
Windows and external doors can be supplied and fitted through professional colleagues, coordinated by Rob so the openings are ready when the frames arrive.
Permitted development and Building Regulations
In England a porch on an external door is usually permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than three square metres measured externally, no part is higher than three metres, and no part is within two metres of a boundary next to a highway. Flats, listed buildings and some other properties are treated differently.
Ground-floor porches under 30 square metres are generally exempt from Building Regulations, provided the existing front door stays in place between the house and the porch. Glazing and any electrical work must still meet the relevant requirements. Always check the current guidance for your property.
How a porch is built
- Agree size, design, materials and door position
- Excavate and lay foundations, then the floor slab with damp-proofing
- Build walls and openings, tying into the house as appropriate
- Roof structure, covering and flashing to the house wall
- Fit windows and door, then plaster, floor and finish
- Make good the path, step and surrounding garden
Cost, timing and access
Size, roof type, the amount of glazing, matching bricks or tiles, flooring and any lighting or power affect the price. Timing depends mainly on weather and the lead time for windows and doors. You will need an alternative entrance, or a planned route through the work area, while the porch is built.
For a quotation, send a photo of the front of the house, rough dimensions, your postcode and any designs you like.
Planning porches?
Send a few photos and your postcode for a free, no-obligation quote.
Porches questions
How big can a porch be without planning permission?
Does a porch need Building Regulations approval?
Can you match the brick and roof tiles to my house?
Should I choose a brick or glazed porch?
Can I still use my front door during the work?
Do you supply the porch windows and door?
Can a porch have lighting and power?
How are the porch and house kept watertight where they meet?
What affects the cost of a porch?
Can you improve the front garden at the same time?
Request a free quote
Tell Rob about your porches project. Prefer to talk? Call 07947 331314.