Porches in Tividale

Before your porch in Tividale

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 Tividale, Sandwell Council handles it.

Matching brick and roof tiles makes a porch look like part of the original house.
No part of a permitted development porch can be within 2 m of a boundary next to a highway.
Keeping the original front door in place keeps the porch exempt from building regulations.

Postcode district: B69
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 2 miles

Choices to weigh up in Tividale

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.

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 Tividale?

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.

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 Tividale

Will I still be able to use my front door during the build?

Yes, in most cases. Your existing front door stays in place throughout, and we keep a safe path to it. There may be short periods during the groundwork and roofing when we'll ask you to use a back door, and we'll tell you in advance.

Do you cover Tividale?

Yes. Tividale (B69) is about 2 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 much does a porch cost?

In the West Midlands, an open canopy usually costs around £800–£3,500, a uPVC porch on a dwarf wall around £4,000–£7,000, and a brick-built porch with a tiled roof around £7,000–£12,000. Size, roof style, door choice and any electrics or drainage make the biggest difference. Your quote lists each part so you can compare options.

Does Sandwell 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 Tividale is Sandwell Council.

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Once we've measured up in Tividale and sketched the options, you'll get a fixed price for the agreed specification.