What should you know before starting in Erdington?
Birmingham City Council handles planning in Erdington. Whether your porch needs an application depends on its size, height and position, so we measure it against the permitted development rules first.
- A porch over 3 m² in floor area needs planning permission.
- Canopies are assessed against the same planning limits as enclosed porches.
- New electrical circuits in a porch must be installed and certified to Part P.
- Postcode district
- B24
- Planning and building control
- Birmingham City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 8 miles
Choices to weigh up in Erdington
uPVC porch on a dwarf wall
A low brick wall with uPVC double-glazed frames above, a door and a pitched or flat roof. It's quicker and cheaper than a full brick build, lets in plenty of light and can be matched to your existing windows. The glazing must be safety glass where it's low down or near a door.
Fully glazed uPVC porch
Glazed from floor to roof on a concrete base, with no brick walls. Fully glazed porches are the quickest to install and keep a narrow frontage bright. They're less private than a dwarf-wall porch, so obscure or decorative glass is often used on the lower panels, and all low-level glass must be toughened or laminated.
Porches prices in Erdington
Guide prices start at £800 and run to £12,000 depending on size and specification. Enclosed porch of about 2.5 m² on a brick dwarf wall, with a composite front door: around £4,500–£6,800.
| Option | Guide price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Open canopy | £800 – £3,500 | GRP, timber or tiled roof over the door |
| uPVC porch on a dwarf wall | £4,000 – £7,000 | Double glazed, with a composite or uPVC door |
| Brick-built porch | £7,000 – £12,000 | Matching brick and a pitched tiled roof |
Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.
Your questions answered
How long does it take to build a porch?
A canopy usually takes one or two days. A uPVC porch on a dwarf wall typically takes one to two weeks from groundwork to finishing, allowing for the foundations and brickwork to set. A fully brick-built porch can take up to three weeks, depending on the weather and drying times.
Do you cover Erdington?
Yes. Erdington (B24) is about 8 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.
What guarantee comes with a new porch?
The door, frames, glazing and roof covering come with their manufacturers' guarantees, and the terms for your porch are set out in your quote. Brickwork and foundations are built to the agreed specification, which is also written into the quote. Ask us about anything you're not sure of before you sign, and keep any electrical certificate and guarantee paperwork with your house documents.
Does Birmingham City Council need to approve my porch?
Often not. Many porches and conservatories meet the permitted development and Building Regulations exemptions. If yours doesn't, the planning authority for Erdington is Birmingham City Council.
Also covering nearby
Other home improvements in Erdington
- uPVC windows in Erdington
- Bi-fold and patio doors in Erdington
- Pitched roofing in Erdington
- En-suite bathrooms in Erdington
- Single-storey extensions in Erdington
- Plastering in Erdington
For a written porch quote, call 0800 088 6248 and we'll visit you in Erdington.