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.
In Godalming, as anywhere in Surrey, the price of a new porch is driven mainly by size, materials and access. Across the South East our guide sits at £3,900–£9,000 with VAT, but restricted parking, a narrow side passage or extra preparation can move the figure either way. That is why every price we give follows a visit to the house.
- Guide price
- £3,900–£9,000 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 weeks on site
- Postcodes
- GU7
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Surrey
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Porches prices in Godalming
The table below shows guide prices for a new porch in Godalming. They are based on rates in the South East, which run about 12% above the national guide, giving an overall range of £3,900–£9,000. All figures include VAT and are firmed up after a free site survey.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Godalming |
|---|---|---|
| Canopy or open porch | A tiled or lead canopy, or an open timber porch, over an existing door. | £1,100–£3,400 |
| uPVC or aluminium porch | A glazed enclosed porch on a brick dwarf wall with a new door. | £3,400–£6,200 |
| Brick-built porch | A fully brick-built porch matching the house, with tiled roof, windows and lighting. | £6,200–£11,000 |
Expect these to shape the final quote:
- Floor area and height of the porch
- Construction: uPVC, aluminium, brick or timber frame
- Roof type and how it meets the house
- Door and window specification
What’s included?
- Survey of the doorway, paths, drains and meters
- Foundations and a concrete base with damp-proof membrane
- Brick dwarf walls or full brick walls to match the house
- Roof tiled or covered to suit the house, with flashing
- Guttering and a downpipe connected to drainage
- Plastering, sills, skirting and flooring ready to use
What are homes like around Godalming?
Surrey has many Victorian and Edwardian villas, interwar semis in the commuter towns near London, and Arts and Crafts houses with tile-hanging and tall chimneys. Bargate stone appears around Godalming, and large detached homes are common in Guildford, Woking, Weybridge and the Surrey Hills villages.
Larger homes often take kitchen extensions, bifold doors, landscaping and driveway renewal. Interwar semis suit loft and side extensions, while tile-hung and period properties may need roof and hanging-tile repairs.
These patterns matter for a new porch: older walls, roofs and floors in Godalming can need different materials or extra preparation compared with newer homes.
Permissions for a new porch in Godalming
As Godalming 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.
From survey to handover
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.
Written quote
You get the price in writing, itemised so you can see where the money goes. As long as the specification stays the same, that is the price you pay for a new porch.
Booking the work
Preparation matters as much as the build. We agree access, parking and working hours with you, order materials in good time, and confirm any permissions so the job isn't held up once it starts.
Finish and handover
The job proceeds in the order set out in the programme, with dust and debris kept under control. Finally we tidy away, inspect the work together and pass the finished project over to you with its paperwork.
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Questions about a new porch in Godalming
Is the price fixed?
Yes, for the specification we agree. Your written quote sets out exactly what is included at a fixed price. It only changes if you ask for something different, or if a problem the survey could not reasonably reveal later needs extra work. In either case we explain the change and confirm it in writing before going ahead.
What happens at the survey?
We visit your home at a time that suits you, look at the area involved, take measurements and check access, condition and any services that might be affected. We talk through what you want from a new porch, explain the options and answer questions. There is no charge and no obligation; afterwards we send a written quote.
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 I need planning permission for a porch?
Whether a porch needs planning permission depends on its size and height, how close it is to a road, your home's location, whether it is listed or in a conservation area, and which UK nation you live in. In England, a porch is usually permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than 3m², no part is over 3m high and it is at least 2m from a boundary with a road. We check before quoting.
What style of porch suits my house?
The right porch style usually echoes your house. Brick-built porches with a tiled roof suit traditional brick homes, while uPVC or aluminium porches suit newer houses and give more light. Matching the roof pitch, brick colour and window style to the house helps the porch look as if it has always been there. We bring photos and options to the survey.
Near Godalming
Our coverage in Godalming includes GU7. We also travel to Guildford, Aldershot and Farnham, so neighbouring addresses are looked after on exactly the same terms as those in town.