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 Deeside?
In Deeside, a porch typically costs £6,000–£14,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Prices across Wales are typically 8% below the UK average for this kind of work, which is reflected in the range for Deeside. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| From a 3 m² porch to a small front extension | £6,000–£14,500 |
| Higher specification | £14,500–£18,000 |
The biggest cost drivers are:
- Size and roof style
- Whether building regulations apply
- Front door specification
- Moving meters, drains or the doorbell and lighting
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 Deeside?
Approvals for a porch in Deeside follow the rules for Wales. In Wales small porches are generally permitted development within similar limits: about 3 square metres of ground area, no more than 3 metres high and set back from a road boundary.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in Wales, so notices must be served before work on a shared wall, on the boundary, or excavation close to a neighbour’s foundations.
Our first visit includes a check of your planning history, so you know the route before paying for drawings.
What we handle
From survey to sign-off, the job normally involves:
- Plastering and decoration
- Front door and windows
- Electrics for lighting
- Roof and guttering
- Foundations and brickwork
- Design to match the house
How long does it take?
Build time is typically 2 to 4 weeks on site. Before that, surveys, drawings and approvals usually take 6 to 12 weeks, longer if the council asks for changes.
Building in Deeside
Terraced houses in Welsh towns often have narrow plots, which suits rear and side return extensions and rear dormers.
Projects in Deeside (CH5) are surveyed in person before we quote, so the price reflects your actual property.
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 in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about porches in Deeside
How much does a porch cost in Deeside?
In Deeside, a porch typically costs £6,000–£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.
Do you build porches in Deeside?
Yes. We build porches across Deeside, including postcodes CH5. Every project starts with a free home visit.
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.
Can I have a toilet in my porch?
A downstairs toilet usually needs a larger front extension, a drainage connection and building regulations approval.
Will it match my house?
We source matching bricks and tiles where possible, or suggest a deliberate contrast.
Do I need planning permission for a porch in Deeside?
In Wales small porches are generally permitted development within similar limits: about 3 square metres of ground area, no more than 3 metres high and set back from a road boundary.