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 Washington?
In Washington, a porch typically costs £5,750–£14,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Prices across the North East are typically 10% below the UK average for this kind of work, which is reflected in the range for Washington. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| From a 3 m² porch to a small front extension | £5,750–£14,500 |
| Higher specification | £14,500–£18,000 |
The main things that change the cost:
- Moving meters, drains or the doorbell and lighting
- Front door specification
- Size and roof style
- Whether building regulations apply
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 Washington?
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.
Our first visit includes a check of your planning history, so you know the route before paying for drawings.
What we handle
The work we manage on a porch:
- Front door and windows
- Foundations and brickwork
- Roof and guttering
- Design to match the house
- Plastering and decoration
- Electrics for lighting
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 Washington
The North East has many terraced streets and post-war semis, where rear extensions and loft conversions are popular ways to gain space.
Washington sits in Tyne and Wear, about 6 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. We cover the whole of Washington, including postcodes NE37 and NE38.
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
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
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions about porches in Washington
Will it match my house?
We source matching bricks and tiles where possible, or suggest a deliberate contrast.
How much does a porch cost in Washington?
In Washington, a porch typically costs £5,750–£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.
Can I have a toilet in my porch?
A downstairs toilet usually needs a larger front extension, a drainage connection and building regulations approval.
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.
Who approves a porch in Washington?
Planning matters in Washington go to the council covering your address, and the work needs building control approval. We prepare and submit the applications for you.