Porch extensions for homes in Merseyside
Merseyside homeowners can use us for the whole porch extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide priceFrom £3,800 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually permitted development under 3 m²
- Towns covered17
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Merseyside
Is a porch extension right for your house?
- Front doors that open straight into a living room
- Busy hallways with no storage
- Homes wanting better kerb appeal
Local to Merseyside
Towns we cover in Merseyside include Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens, Southport, Wallasey, Bootle, Bebington, Huyton. The North West has a high share of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with rear yards and outriggers, plus large areas of inter-war semis in the suburbs.
Porch extension prices in Merseyside
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Merseyside we use our North West England factor (×0.95). 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 | £3,800 – £6,200 |
| Standard | Brick porch with tiled roof and composite door | £5,700 – £9,050 |
| Premium | Larger porch with WC or oak frame and premium glazing | £8,550 – £14,250 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Questions people ask about porch extensions
Who do I contract with for a porch extension in Merseyside?
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 building regulations approval in Merseyside?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Merseyside 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 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 £3,800 to £14,250 including VAT, depending on size, materials and whether it includes a WC.
Book a free site visit in Merseyside
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.