Porch extensions across West Midlands
If you live in West Midlands and want more space without moving, a porch extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide priceFrom £3,850 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually permitted development under 3 m²
- Towns covered20
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in West Midlands
Porch extension prices in West Midlands
Prices below are for West Midlands, using the West Midlands factor of ×0.97. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
| 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.
When a porch extension makes sense
- Front doors that open straight into a living room
- Homes wanting better kerb appeal
- Busy hallways with no storage
Working in West Midlands
Towns we cover in West Midlands include Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich. Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
Planning rules that apply in West Midlands
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 West Midlands address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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).
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
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Porch extension questions answered
Do I need building regulations approval in West Midlands?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for West Midlands, 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 West Midlands?
Yes, across the whole of West Midlands. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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 West Midlands
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.