Porch extensions in South Ruislip
Thinking about a porch extension for your South Ruislip home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in South RuislipFrom £5,200 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually permitted development under 3 m²
- Build time2–4 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsHA4, UB5
Guide prices for South Ruislip
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for South Ruislip we use our London factor (×1.3). 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 | £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.
Planning rules that apply in South Ruislip
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 South Ruislip 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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Extensions in and around South Ruislip
Site visits are available across South Ruislip (HA4, UB5). Nearby, we also take on projects in Ruislip (1 mile), Northolt (2 miles), Hayes (Hillingdon) (3 miles), Pinner (3 miles).
Just over the Hertfordshire border, Bushey is about 6 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.
Included in a typical project
- Front door, glazing and electrics
- Design to suit the house style
- Brick, render or oak frame walls
- Tiled, slate or flat roof
- 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.
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions people ask about porch extensions
Do you cover all of South Ruislip?
Yes. We cover South Ruislip and the surrounding parts of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for South Ruislip, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in South Ruislip 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 £5,200 to £19,500 including VAT, depending on size, materials and whether it includes a WC.
Book a free site visit in South Ruislip
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.