Front Porches
Porches in Birmingham
Somewhere for coats, boots and parcels, and a warm buffer that keeps cold air out of the hall. Porches designed and built locally.
- Free home survey, 7 days a week
- Fixed written quote, no pressure
- Building Regulations certificate included
Porches Fitted Across Birmingham
If you want a porch in Birmingham, Eco Glaze designs and builds uPVC and brick-based porches that give you extra storage, a secure place for deliveries and a barrier against cold air every time the front door opens.
A porch is one of the smallest home improvements you can make, but it changes how the front of your house works every day. It also improves kerb appeal, and a well-designed porch can make an ordinary semi look noticeably smarter from the street.
Not sure this is the right option? See our composite doors and uPVC Doors pages, or read more about Eco Glaze.
What's Included
- Free survey and design advice
- Foundations and a brick dwarf wall to match your house
- uPVC frames with A-rated glass
- A choice of composite or uPVC front door
- Roof options: flat, lean-to, gable or hipped
- Optional electrics for lighting and sockets
- Advice on planning rules
Signs You Need Porches
- Cold air rushing in. A porch stops a blast of cold air every time the front door opens.
- Nowhere to put coats and shoes. A porch keeps clutter out of the hall.
- Missed or stolen parcels. A lockable outer door gives couriers a safer place to leave deliveries.
- A rotten existing porch. Old timber porches often leak and let in damp.
Our Process, Step by Step
Survey
We measure the front of the house and check the porch rules for your property.
Design and quote
Choose a roof style, door and glass, then receive a fixed price.
Groundwork
Foundations and base are laid and the dwarf wall is built.
Frames, door and roof
The porch is assembled, sealed and finished.
Handover
We clean up and hand over keys for the new door.
Porch Styles Compared
| Option | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flat roof | Modern homes and tight budgets | Simple, tidy lines and the lowest cost. |
| Lean-to | Homes with a first floor window above | A sloping roof that sits neatly beneath upstairs windows. |
| Gable | Making a statement | A pitched front with a triangular gable end. |
| Hipped | Corner and detached homes | Pitched on all sides for a balanced look. |
The roof can be finished in tiles to match your main roof, which helps the porch look original to the house.
How Much Do Porches Cost in Birmingham?
National price guides typically put a fitted uPVC porch with a brick base at around £2,000 to £5,000, depending on size, roof style and door choice.
We give a fixed price at your free survey.
What affects the price
- Porch footprint and height
- Roof style and covering
- Front door type: composite or uPVC
- Brick matching and base height
- Electrics and lighting
Porches for Birmingham Homes
Porches are a familiar sight on Birmingham's interwar and post-war semis, from Erdington and Kingstanding to Quinton and Northfield, where front doors often open straight into the living room or a small hallway. On homes in conservation areas such as Moseley or Moor Pool, porches can need planning permission because of Article 4 directions, so we check your address before designing.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Eco Glaze for Porches in Birmingham
Designed inside the porch rules
Under permitted development, a porch is usually allowed without planning permission if its ground floor area is no more than 3 square metres, it is no higher than 3 metres, and no part is within 2 metres of a boundary next to a highway. Porches under 30 square metres that keep the original front door in place are generally exempt from Building Regulations. We design to these limits wherever possible to save you time and fees.
Matched brickwork and roofing
A porch that clashes with the house looks like an afterthought. We source bricks to match your existing walls as closely as possible and can tile the roof to match your main roof. Small details like the profile of the window frames and the colour of the door make the porch look as though it was always part of the house.
Choose your door from two ranges
Because we fit both composite and uPVC doors, you can choose the right door for your porch and budget rather than whatever one range happens to stock. A composite door gives the most secure and solid front entrance; a uPVC door keeps the overall cost down. We bring samples of both on our survey visits, seven days a week.
Our Promise
What You Can Expect From Us
Fixed written quotes
The price we quote after survey is the price you pay. No hidden extras and no 'today only' discounts.
No pressure selling
Take your time. We leave the quote with you and are happy to answer questions on the phone, seven days a week.
Tidy, careful fitting
Floors protected, one window out at a time, old frames removed and everything cleaned before we leave.
Paperwork sorted
Every window and door installation is registered so you receive a Building Regulations compliance certificate.
FAQ
Porches: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need planning permission for a porch?
Usually not, if it is under 3 square metres, under 3 metres high and more than 2 metres from a boundary next to a road. Conservation areas and flats can be different.
How long does a porch take to build?
Most porches take a few days from groundwork to finishing.
Can I have electrics in my porch?
Yes. Lighting and sockets can be added by a qualified electrician.
Will a porch help with heating bills?
A porch acts as a buffer between the outside and your hall, cutting the cold air that enters each time the front door opens.
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