Before your porch in Lichfield
Most conservatories and small porches can be built without planning permission or Building Regulations approval if they meet the size and separation rules, which we check before quoting. Where permission is needed in Lichfield, Lichfield District Council handles it.
- Matching brick and roof tiles makes a porch look like part of the original house.
- Meters, drains and outside taps at the front of Lichfield homes may need moving or boxing in.
- Keeping the original front door in place keeps the porch exempt from building regulations.
- Postcode district
- WS13
- Planning and building control
- Lichfield District Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 13 miles
Choices to weigh up in Lichfield
Brick-built porch
Brick walls to match the house, a pitched tiled roof and a new front door, built on proper foundations. A brick porch looks like part of the original house and gives the best insulation and security. It's the most expensive option and takes longest to build, but it suits most semis and detached homes and lasts a very long time.
Open canopy
A roof over the front door on brackets or posts, with no walls or door, in tiled, timber or GRP finishes. A canopy shelters the door and step from rain and adds character without taking up space. It falls under the same planning limits as an enclosed porch and is the cheapest way to protect the entrance.
How much should you budget in Lichfield?
Prices in Lichfield match the rest of our area: £800–£12,000 depending on size and specification. Enclosed porch of about 2.5 m² on a brick dwarf wall, with a composite front door: usually £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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.
Before you book in Lichfield
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.
How do I book a survey in Lichfield?
Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your porch and arrange a time to visit.
What should I sort out before the porch is built?
Check where your gas and electricity meters, drains and outside tap are, because the porch may need to work around them. Think about storage, lighting and whether you'd like a socket for a doorbell or charging. Let us know if your home is in a conservation area or has had previous extensions.
Does Lichfield District 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 Lichfield is Lichfield District Council.
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- Rendering in Lichfield
- Kitchen makeovers in Lichfield
Once we've measured up in Lichfield and sketched the options, you'll get a fixed price for the agreed specification.