Gateshead porch extensions, designed and built
A porch extension in Gateshead starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in GatesheadFrom £3,600 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually permitted development under 3 m²
- Build time2–4 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNE1, NE2, NE4, NE6, NE8
Local to Gateshead
Site visits are available across Gateshead (NE1, NE2, NE4, NE6, NE8, NE99). Neighbouring towns we cover include Newcastle upon Tyne (1 mile), Felling (1 mile), Gosforth (3 miles), Wallsend (3 miles).
The North East has many brick terraces, colliery-era housing and post-war semis, with rear extensions and kitchen extensions the most common requests.
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.
The planning position for a specific Gateshead address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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
- Foundations and drainage for rainwater
- Brick, render or oak frame walls
- Design to suit the house style
- Tiled, slate or flat roof
- Planning check against the porch limits
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.
Porch extension prices in Gateshead
For Gateshead we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.91, the factor we use for North East England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Small brick or glazed porch, up to 3 m² | £3,600 – £5,950 |
| Standard | Brick porch with tiled roof and composite door | £5,450 – £8,650 |
| Premium | Larger porch with WC or oak frame and premium glazing | £8,150 – £13,650 |
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Our process, step by step
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
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
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Porch extension questions answered
Will my neighbours in Gateshead be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Do you cover all of Gateshead?
Yes. We cover Gateshead and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Who do I contract with for a porch extension in Gateshead?
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.
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 £3,600 to £13,650 including VAT, depending on size, materials and whether it includes a WC.
Book a free site visit in Gateshead
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.