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 Haverfordwest?
In Haverfordwest, 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 Haverfordwest. 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 |
Your quote will depend mainly on:
- Brick matching
- Front door specification
- Moving meters, drains or the doorbell and lighting
- 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 Haverfordwest?
Before anything is built in Haverfordwest, we confirm which approvals apply in 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
What we take care of:
- Roof and guttering
- Electrics for lighting
- Plastering and decoration
- Foundations and brickwork
- Front door and windows
- Design to match the house
How long does it take?
Build time is typically 2 to 4 weeks on site. Allow time beforehand for drawings and approvals, usually 6 to 12 weeks.
Building in Haverfordwest
Terraced houses in Welsh towns often have narrow plots, which suits rear and side return extensions and rear dormers.
Our Haverfordwest coverage includes postcode districts SA61, and we also work in nearby places such as Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock and Carmarthen.
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 pricing
Design options, then a fixed quote based on the chosen drawings and specification.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions about porches in Haverfordwest
Who approves a porch in Haverfordwest?
Planning matters in Haverfordwest go to the council covering your address, and the work needs building control approval. We prepare and submit the applications for you.
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.
How much does a porch cost in Haverfordwest?
In Haverfordwest, 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.
How long does it take?
Usually 2 to 4 weeks on site.
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 Haverfordwest?
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.