A porch is a small enclosed structure built over a front or side door, adding a weatherproof entrance space for coats, shoes and deliveries, improving security and reducing draughts and heat loss from the house.
We take on a new porch throughout Bury and the surrounding BL8 and BL9 postcodes, as well as in Radcliffe, Heywood and Whitefield. The guide range for this work in the North West is £3,300–£7,600 including VAT; where your project falls depends on its size, the materials you pick and how easy the site is to reach. A free survey turns that range into a fixed figure.
- Guide price
- £3,300–£7,600 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 weeks on site
- Postcodes
- BL8 and BL9
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Greater Manchester
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
What should you budget for a new porch in Bury?
Use the table to gauge the cost of a new porch in Bury before we visit. Figures include VAT and are scaled for the North West, coming out about 5% below the national guide, which gives £3,300–£7,600 overall. After a free survey, you receive a fixed written price.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Bury |
|---|---|---|
| Canopy or open porch | A tiled or lead canopy, or an open timber porch, over an existing door. | £950–£2,800 |
| uPVC or aluminium porch | A glazed enclosed porch on a brick dwarf wall with a new door. | £2,800–£5,200 |
| Brick-built porch | A fully brick-built porch matching the house, with tiled roof, windows and lighting. | £5,200–£9,500 |
Expect these to shape the final quote:
- Floor area and height of the porch
- Roof type and how it meets the house
- Door and window specification
- Drains, meters or paths that need moving
What’s included?
- Survey of the doorway, paths, drains and meters
- Foundations and a concrete base with damp-proof membrane
- Roof tiled or covered to suit the house, with flashing
- Windows and an external door in your chosen style
- Guttering and a downpipe connected to drainage
- Electrics for lighting or sockets by a qualified electrician
Building in Bury
Rows of Victorian red-brick terraces fill much of Manchester, Salford and the mill towns, with stone terraces in the Pennine fringes around Oldham and Saddleworth. South Manchester has Edwardian semis and villas, Wythenshawe was built as a large interwar garden suburb, and city-centre apartments and new estates continue to grow.
Two-up two-down terraces commonly suit loft conversions, kitchen extensions and kitchen refits. Many need repointing and roof work, while semis in the suburbs often take side extensions, driveways and replacement windows.
These patterns matter for a new porch: older walls, roofs and floors in Bury can need different materials or extra preparation compared with newer homes.
Do you need permission in Bury?
For anyone in Bury, the relevant framework is England's. The summary below is general, so we always contact the council about your address before putting a price in writing.
In England, a porch is usually permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than 3 m², no part is higher than 3 m, and it is at least 2 m from any boundary with a road.
Small porches at ground level are usually exempt from Building Regulations if the front door stays in place between porch and house, but safety glazing and any electrics must still comply.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
From survey to handover
Survey and measure
We arrange a free site survey on a date convenient to you. We measure up, look at the existing structure and access, and discuss your plans for a new porch so the price reflects your home.
Your fixed price
We turn the survey notes into a written quote. The price is fixed for the specification we agree, and the document sets out materials, scope and payment stages in plain language.
Dates and permissions
We handle the paperwork side: checking whether planning permission or building control approval is needed, submitting applications where they are, and scheduling the trades and materials around your dates.
The work itself
Work goes ahead as scheduled and you deal with one contact throughout. When the last trade leaves, we clear and clean the site, talk you through what has been done and pass on any certificates and care instructions.
Why homeowners choose us
Frequently asked questions
What if there is a gas meter or drain where the porch will go?
A gas or electric meter box or a drain in the porch area does not usually stop a porch being built, but it affects the design and cost. Meters may need moving by the supplier, which takes time to arrange. Manholes can sometimes be enclosed with a sealed cover, depending on the drainage. We check these details at the survey and include them in the quote.
Do I need planning permission in Bury?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Bury is in England, so England's rules apply. Many smaller jobs need no planning application, but some still need building control approval. We check what applies to your address before quoting.
How long does it take to build a porch?
Building a porch usually takes one to two weeks on site. Foundations and base go in first, then the brickwork, roof, windows and door. uPVC and aluminium porches are often quicker because the frames are made off-site, while brick-built porches with a tiled roof take a little longer. Frames and doors are made to measure, so allow a few weeks' lead time before starting.
Will a porch make my house warmer?
A porch acts as a buffer between the front door and the outside, so cold air does not rush straight in every time the door opens. This reduces draughts in the hallway or living room and can help cut heat loss. It also gives a dry place to take off wet coats and shoes. Well-insulated walls, double glazing and a good door make the biggest difference.
Who do I deal with during the job?
One point of contact manages your project from survey to handover. They schedule the trades working under our contract, keep you updated on progress, and are the person to call with any question. You don't need to coordinate builders, electricians or decorators separately, because that is part of what we do.
Nearby towns
We survey and quote throughout Bury's BL8 and BL9 postcodes and in surrounding places such as Radcliffe, Heywood and Whitefield. The process and pricing approach are identical in each of them.