What is a porch?
A porch is a small extension built around the front door, giving a lobby for coats and shoes and stopping draughts reaching the hall. Most are brick with a pitched tiled roof to match the house, though glazed and timber porches are also common.
How much does a porch cost in Consett?
In Consett, a porch typically costs £5,750–£14,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Building costs in the North East run about 10% below the UK average, and the figures for Consett are adjusted to reflect that. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| From a 3 m² porch to a small front extension | £5,750–£14,500 |
| Higher specification | £14,500–£18,000 |
The biggest cost drivers are:
- Moving meters, drains or the doorbell and lighting
- Brick matching
- Size and roof style
- Front door specification
Use the guide price tool to see how size and specification change the figure, then ask for a written, itemised quote.
Do you need planning permission for a porch in Consett?
The approval route for Consett is set by planning law in England. In England a porch is permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than 3 square metres, no part is over 3 metres high and it is at least 2 metres from a boundary next to a road.
Building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control service or a registered building control approver. The work is inspected at key stages, such as foundations, drainage and insulation, and a completion certificate is issued at the end.
We check this for your address before design work starts, so there are no surprises later.
What we handle
The work we manage on a porch:
- Front door and windows
- Foundations and brickwork
- Roof and guttering
- Design to match the house
- Plastering and decoration
- Electrics for lighting
How long does it take?
Allow 2 to 4 weeks on site. Allow time beforehand for drawings and approvals, usually 6 to 12 weeks.
Building in Consett
The North East has many terraced streets and post-war semis, where rear extensions and loft conversions are popular ways to gain space.
We work across Consett and neighbouring areas such as Stanley, Newburn and Chester-le-Street. Postcodes we cover in Consett include DH8.
How it works
- 01
Free visit
We look at the property, talk through what you want and measure up. There is no charge and no obligation.
- 02
Drawings and written quote
We prepare the design and give you a written, itemised quote with inclusions and exclusions.
- 03
Approvals
Planning or permitted development confirmation, building regulations and any party wall matters.
- 04
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions about porches in Consett
Can you move the gas or electric meter?
Meters belong to the supplier or network operator. We coordinate their move as part of the job, which can add time.
Who approves a porch in Consett?
Planning matters in Consett go to the council covering your address, and the work needs building control approval. We prepare and submit the applications for you.
Will it match my house?
We source matching bricks and tiles where possible, or suggest a deliberate contrast.
How much does a porch cost in Consett?
In Consett, a porch typically costs £5,750–£14,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
Can I have a toilet in my porch?
A downstairs toilet usually needs a larger front extension, a drainage connection and building regulations approval.