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 Lincoln?
In Lincoln, a porch typically costs £6,250–£15,000 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Building costs in the East Midlands run about 5% below the UK average, and the figures for Lincoln 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 | £6,250–£15,000 |
| Higher specification | £15,000–£19,000 |
What moves the price most:
- Front door specification
- Whether building regulations apply
- Brick matching
- Moving meters, drains or the doorbell and lighting
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 Lincoln?
Approvals for a porch in Lincoln follow the rules for 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.
Our first visit includes a check of your planning history, so you know the route before paying for drawings.
What we handle
Handled as part of most porches:
- Roof and guttering
- Electrics for lighting
- Design to match the house
- Plastering and decoration
- Front door and windows
- Foundations and brickwork
How long does it take?
The build itself usually takes 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 Lincoln
In the East Midlands, many estates built since the 1960s have integral garages that convert well into a study or bedroom.
Lincoln sits in Lincolnshire. We cover the whole of Lincoln, including postcodes LN2.
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 Lincoln
Will it match my house?
We source matching bricks and tiles where possible, or suggest a deliberate contrast.
Does a porch need building regulations?
In England and Wales a ground-level porch under 30 square metres is usually exempt if the front door stays in place and the glazing meets safety standards. In Scotland the exemption is much smaller (around 8 square metres, with no new opening into the house). If the front door is removed, approval is needed. We check this for your design.
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.
How long does a porch take in Lincoln?
Typically 2 to 4 weeks on site. Design and approvals beforehand usually take 6 to 12 weeks.
How much does a porch cost in Lincoln?
In Lincoln, 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.