Porches

A successful porch installation is all in the planning and primarily requires a design with foundations that’s adequately sized, well styled and crafted from the most befitting material i.e. UPVC, aluminium or brick. TWC will put necessary foundations in place so that the porch has a sturdy base.

The amount you’ll pay will come down to how large or small the proposed porch will be, the complexity of the design, what materials are harnessed to construct it and how much labour is involved. To uncover what a porch will cost you, get an appointment organised.

To be clear, planning permission must be obtained if:

• The ground area is more than three square metres (including the walls)
• The highest point is more than three metres in height
• It is within two metres of a boundary and the road

While most porches are considered to be permitted developments and therefore don’t require planning permission, don’t assume this to be the case, nor ignore building regulations either.

The purpose of building regulations is to ensure that the design and construction standards of buildings are sufficiently high in order to safeguard the welfare of people. Building regulations approval generally needs to be sought if a porch design is particularly complex.

Please don’t confuse planning permission for building regulations consent as they are two different animals.

A porch can be anything you want it to be, designed to include a pitched, flat, gable end, single or double hipped roof.  Not just that – porches can also be built out of brick, UPVC or aluminium.

Permitted development rules entitle you to have a porch built without planning permission if it doesn’t exceed three metres in height and measures no more than three metres in size internally. If you go outside of these size limits, a planning application will need submitting.

Most porches take between one and three weeks to build, depending on their size, design, and materials. Factors such as planning permission, weather conditions, and ground preparation can also affect the timeline. TWC will provide an accurate schedule after assessing your property.

Yes, a porch can improve home security by creating an additional barrier between your front door and the outside. It can also provide space for secure lighting, cameras, and stronger entrance doors, helping to deter opportunistic intruders while giving you greater peace of mind.

A well-designed porch can increase your home’s value by improving kerb appeal, enhancing energy efficiency, and creating a more attractive entrance. While the exact increase varies by property and location, a quality porch is often seen as a worthwhile investment by potential buyers.