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.
Homes across Somerset vary a great deal, so we price a new porch only after seeing the property. Our coverage takes in Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton and Yeovil and the surrounding districts. As a guide, expect £3,600–£8,200 including VAT in the South West; the final figure depends on size, materials and access. Any permissions are checked against the rules for England before we quote.
- Guide price
- £3,600–£8,200 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 weeks on site
- Planning rules
- England
- Price level
- About 2% above the national guide
- Towns listed
- 11
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Porches prices in Somerset
The table below shows guide prices for a new porch in Somerset. They are based on rates in the South West, which run about 2% above the national guide, giving an overall range of £3,600–£8,200. All figures include VAT and are firmed up after a free site survey.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Canopy or open porch | A tiled or lead canopy, or an open timber porch, over an existing door. | £1,000–£3,100 |
| uPVC or aluminium porch | A glazed enclosed porch on a brick dwarf wall with a new door. | £3,100–£5,600 |
| Brick-built porch | A fully brick-built porch matching the house, with tiled roof, windows and lighting. | £5,600–£10,000 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- 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?
- 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
- Plastering, sills, skirting and flooring ready to use
Homes in Somerset
Somerset's building stone varies widely: Bath stone in Bath, golden Ham stone around Yeovil, blue lias in villages on the Levels and Mendip stone in the north. Weston-super-Mare has Victorian villas and terraces, Taunton and Bridgwater have brick terraces and post-war estates, and new housing continues to spread around the larger towns.
Stone properties often need lime pointing, stone repairs and windows that respect conservation areas, especially in Bath. Brick terraces suit loft rooms and extensions, and estate homes commonly take garage conversions.
The Somerset Levels are low and prone to flooding, coastal areas face Bristol Channel winds, and Exmoor is wet and exposed.
Do you need permission in Somerset?
As Somerset is in England, read the following with that system of planning and building control in mind. We check what applies to your house with the council before you receive a quote.
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.
The four stages
Survey and measure
We begin by looking at the job in person. During the free survey we discuss options, materials and budget for a new porch, and photograph or measure anything the quote needs to reflect.
Price and scope agreed
After the survey we send a quote for a new porch that fixes the price for the scope we've agreed. If you want to change materials or scope, we revise it in writing before anything is booked.
Plan and prepare
Before anyone starts, we confirm the programme in writing, check whether consents are required and arrange deliveries. If a skip or scaffolding on the road needs a permit, we apply for it.
Finish and handover
On site, the agreed plan is followed and any change is put in writing first. At completion we do a final clean, go through the snagging list with you and leave you with the relevant documents.
What you can expect from us
Questions about a new porch in Somerset
Can I use my porch as a room?
A porch is designed as an entrance space for coats, shoes and deliveries rather than a habitable room. If you want to use it as part of the house, for example by removing the front door between them, it is likely to need building regulations approval like a small extension, with higher insulation standards. We can design the porch to suit either use.
How much will a new porch cost in Somerset?
As a guide, expect to pay £3,600–£8,200 including VAT for a new porch in Somerset. That range is adjusted for the South West, which runs about 2% above the national guide. Where your project lands depends on size, materials, access and the condition of what is already there. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey of your home.
How much does a porch cost?
A typical enclosed porch of 2–3m² costs £3,600–£8,200, including foundations, walls, roof, windows and a new door. A uPVC porch on a dwarf wall sits at the lower end, while a fully brick-built porch with a tiled roof costs more. Open canopies cost less. The door specification and moving drains or meters also affect the price. We confirm a fixed price after the survey.
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.
Do you cover Bath, Weston-super-Mare and Taunton?
Yes. As well as Somerset, we cover Bath, Weston-super-Mare and Taunton and the rest of Somerset. Our coverage is UK-wide, so the process is the same wherever you are: a free site survey, a quote in writing that fixes the price for the agreed scope, and one point of contact while the work is planned and carried out.
Towns in Somerset
Below is our list of Somerset towns for a new porch. If yours isn't shown, we may still cover it, so it is worth asking us directly.