Before your porch in Olton
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 Olton, Solihull Council handles it.
- Meters, drains and outside taps at the front of Olton homes may need moving or boxing in.
- Keeping the original front door in place keeps the porch exempt from building regulations.
- New electrical circuits in a porch must be installed and certified to Part P.
- Postcode district
- B92
- Planning and building control
- Solihull Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 10 miles
Options to consider in Olton
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.
Porch with toilet or storage
A slightly larger porch can house a cloaks cupboard, a cupboard for the gas or electricity meter or, with drainage, a small WC. Plumbing and drainage need extra design and building regulations compliance, and a porch over 3 m² will need planning permission. It's worth considering if you're short of downstairs space and have room at the front.
Guide prices for Olton
For a home in Olton, our guide range is £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.
Porches in Olton: common questions
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.
Which postcodes in Olton do you work in?
We cover B92 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Olton, neighbouring Acocks Green and Sheldon are covered too.
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.
Who approves porches in Olton?
Often not. Many porches and conservatories meet the permitted development and Building Regulations exemptions. If yours doesn't, the planning authority for Olton is Solihull Council.
Close to Olton
Other home improvements in Olton
- Bi-fold and patio doors in Olton
- Pitched roofing in Olton
- uPVC windows in Olton
- Patios in Olton
- Single-storey extensions in Olton
- Kitchen makeovers in Olton
Once we've measured up in Olton and sketched the options, you'll get a fixed price for the agreed specification.