Porch extensions in Totton: design, approvals and build
Planning a porch extension in Totton? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide price in TottonFrom £4,450 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually permitted development under 3 m²
- Build time2–4 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSO40
Working in Totton
Postcode districts we cover around Totton include SO40. Neighbouring towns we cover include Southampton (4 miles), Hythe (6 miles), Eastleigh (7 miles), Winchester (13 miles).
The South East has a broad mix of 1930s semis, post-war estates, newer developments and period cottages, and many houses have enough garden for a generous rear extension.
What is included
- Front door, glazing and electrics
- Brick, render or oak frame walls
- Planning check against the porch limits
- Design to suit the house style
- Foundations and drainage for rainwater
- Tiled, slate or flat roof
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.
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).
How much does a porch extension cost in Totton?
For Totton we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.12, the factor we use for South 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 | £4,450 – £7,300 |
| Standard | Brick porch with tiled roof and composite door | £6,700 – £10,650 |
| Premium | Larger porch with WC or oak frame and premium glazing | £10,050 – £16,800 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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
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
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.
Porch extension questions answered
Who do I contract with for a porch extension in Totton?
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 you cover all of Totton?
Yes. We cover Totton and the surrounding parts of Hampshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Totton?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How much does a porch cost?
Our guide range is about £4,450 to £16,800 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 Totton
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.