Before your porch in Redditch
Many porches and conservatories don't need planning permission, but size, height and closeness to a road or boundary all matter. If yours does, the application goes to Redditch Borough Council. We check the limits against your house at the survey.
- Glass close to the floor or next to a door in a porch must be safety glass.
- No part of a permitted development porch can be within 2 m of a boundary next to a highway.
- Matching brick and roof tiles makes a porch look like part of the original house.
- Postcode district
- B97
- Planning and building control
- Redditch Borough Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 15 miles
Choices to weigh up in Redditch
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.
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.
What does your porch cost in Redditch?
Expect to budget between £800 and £12,000 depending on size and specification in Redditch. Enclosed porch of about 2.5 m² on a brick dwarf wall, with a composite front door: typically £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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.
Questions about porches in Redditch
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 Redditch?
Yes. Redditch (B97) is about 15 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.
Who approves porches in Redditch?
Often not. Many porches and conservatories meet the permitted development and Building Regulations exemptions. If yours doesn't, the planning authority for Redditch is Redditch Borough Council.
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Email sales@skjhomeimprovements.co.uk with your address in Redditch to arrange a no-obligation survey.