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 Holyhead?
In Holyhead, 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 Holyhead. 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:
- Size and roof style
- Whether building regulations apply
- Brick matching
- 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 Holyhead?
Here is how the rules work for a porch 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.
Building regulations in Wales are set by the Welsh Government. Approval comes from the council’s building control service or a registered building control approver, with inspections during the work and a completion certificate at the end.
At the survey we check your house’s planning history and any restrictions, and tell you which route applies.
What we handle
From survey to sign-off, the job normally involves:
- Front door and windows
- Foundations and brickwork
- Plastering and decoration
- Electrics for lighting
- Roof and guttering
- Design to match the house
How long does it take?
Expect 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 Holyhead
Wales has many terraced valley streets, stone cottages and post-war estates, so extension designs are shaped by slopes, materials and local character.
Projects in Holyhead (LL65) are surveyed in person before we quote, so the price reflects your actual property.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 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
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions about porches in Holyhead
How long does it take?
Usually 2 to 4 weeks on site.
Do I need planning permission for a porch in Holyhead?
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.
How much does a porch cost in Holyhead?
In Holyhead, 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 Holyhead?
Yes. We build porches across Holyhead, including postcodes LL65. Every project starts with a free home visit.
Will it match my house?
We source matching bricks and tiles where possible, or suggest a deliberate contrast.
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.