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 Daventry?
In Daventry, a porch typically costs £6,250–£15,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). We start from a UK-wide guide and adjust it for the East Midlands, where labour and materials are typically about 5% below average. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| From a 3 m² porch to a small front extension | £6,250–£15,000 |
| Higher specification | £15,000–£19,000 |
Your quote will depend mainly on:
- Moving meters, drains or the doorbell and lighting
- Brick matching
- Whether building regulations apply
- Size and roof style
A guide range is only a starting point: the guide price tool gives an instant figure for your size, and a free survey turns it into a fixed quote.
Do you need planning permission for a porch in Daventry?
Whether you need planning permission depends on your house and its location 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
What we take care of:
- Roof and guttering
- Front door and windows
- Foundations and brickwork
- Electrics for lighting
- Plastering and decoration
- Design to match the house
How long does it take?
The build itself usually takes 2 to 4 weeks on site. Allow time beforehand for drawings and approvals, usually 6 to 12 weeks.
Building in Daventry
In the East Midlands, many estates built since the 1960s have integral garages that convert well into a study or bedroom.
Our Daventry coverage includes postcode districts NN11, and we also work in nearby places such as Rugby, Northampton and Leamington Spa.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 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 Daventry
How long does it take?
Usually 2 to 4 weeks on site.
Do I need planning permission for a porch?
In England a porch is permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than 3 square metres, no part is higher than 3 metres and it is at least 2 metres from any boundary next to a road. Larger porches need an application.
Will it match my house?
We source matching bricks and tiles where possible, or suggest a deliberate contrast.
Do you build porches in Daventry?
Yes. We build porches across Daventry, including postcodes NN11. Every project starts with a free home visit.
How much does a porch cost in Daventry?
In Daventry, a porch typically costs £6,250–£15,000 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.