Porch extensions in Burntwood
We design and build porch extensions for houses in Burntwood, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.
- Guide price in BurntwoodFrom £3,850 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually permitted development under 3 m²
- Build time2–4 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsWS7
Covering Burntwood
Site visits are available across Burntwood (WS7). The same team covers Great Wyrley (4 miles), Lichfield (4 miles), Cannock (4 miles), Rugeley (5 miles), all within easy reach.
Aldridge, in West Midlands, is roughly 5 miles from Burntwood and also on our list. Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
Guide prices for Burntwood
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Burntwood we use our West Midlands factor (×0.97). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Small brick or glazed porch, up to 3 m² | £3,850 – £6,350 |
| Standard | Brick porch with tiled roof and composite door | £5,800 – £9,250 |
| Premium | Larger porch with WC or oak frame and premium glazing | £8,700 – £14,550 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
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.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What is included
- Front door, glazing and electrics
- Design to suit the house style
- Planning check against the porch limits
- Brick, render or oak frame walls
- Foundations and drainage for rainwater
Proportion matters on a porch more than on any other extension, because it is at the front. We match the roof pitch and brick and keep the front door in proportion with the house windows.
From first visit to completion
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 Burntwood home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Burntwood
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Burntwood, 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 Burntwood?
Yes. We cover Burntwood and the surrounding parts of Staffordshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Burntwood?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
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.
How much does a porch cost?
Our guide range is about £3,850 to £14,550 including VAT, depending on size, materials and whether it includes a WC.
Book a free site visit in Burntwood
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.