Porch extensions in Brixton
Brixton homeowners can use us for the whole porch extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in BrixtonFrom £5,200 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually permitted development under 3 m²
- Build time2–4 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSE5, SE24, SW2, SW4, SW8
What we take care of
- Design to suit the house style
- Tiled, slate or flat roof
- Foundations and drainage for rainwater
- Brick, render or oak frame walls
- Planning check against the porch limits
Do I need planning permission in Brixton?
In England a porch is usually permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than 3 m² measured externally, no part is over 3 m high, and no part is within 2 m of a boundary next to a road.
The planning position for a specific Brixton address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Covering Brixton
Site visits are available across Brixton (SE5, SE24, SW2, SW4, SW8, SW9). We also work in nearby Peckham (2 miles), Battersea (2 miles), Streatham (3 miles), New Cross (3 miles).
For homes towards Surrey, Ewell is around 10 miles away. London's housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many with a rear outrigger and a side return, and 1930s semis in the outer boroughs. Conservation areas are common, so the planning check comes first.
What should I budget for a porch extension in Brixton?
Prices below are for Brixton, using the London factor of ×1.3. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Small brick or glazed porch, up to 3 m² | £5,200 – £8,450 |
| Standard | Brick porch with tiled roof and composite door | £7,800 – £12,350 |
| Premium | Larger porch with WC or oak frame and premium glazing | £11,700 – £19,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
How the project works
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
We visit your Brixton home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions people ask about porch extensions
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Brixton, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do you cover all of Brixton?
Yes. We cover Brixton and the surrounding parts of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Who do I contract with for a porch extension in Brixton?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
How much does a porch cost?
Our guide range is about £5,200 to £19,500 including VAT, depending on size, materials and whether it includes a WC.
Do I need planning permission for a porch?
In England a porch is usually permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than 3 m² (measured externally), no part is higher than 3 m, and no part is within 2 m of a boundary next to a highway. Other nations have similar but separate rules.
Book a free site visit in Brixton
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.