Porches in Northfield

Before your porch in Northfield

Birmingham City Council handles planning in Northfield. Whether your porch needs an application depends on its size, height and position, so we measure it against the permitted development rules first.

New electrical circuits in a porch must be installed and certified to Part P.
Meters, drains and outside taps at the front of Northfield homes may need moving or boxing in.
Keeping the original front door in place keeps the porch exempt from building regulations.

Postcode district: B31
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 7 miles

Choices to weigh up in Northfield

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.

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.

Porches prices in Northfield

Prices in Northfield 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.

Guide prices for porches
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.

Questions about porches in Northfield

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.

Do you cover Northfield?

Yes. Northfield (B31) is about 7 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.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Northfield?

Often not. Many porches and conservatories meet the permitted development and Building Regulations exemptions. If yours doesn't, the planning authority for Northfield is Birmingham City Council.

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We'll design your porch around the planning limits and your front door: book a free survey in Northfield.