If you don’t have a porch, you are missing out on the perfect place for your shoes, vacuum cleaner and other bits and bats. A porch also gives you somewhere dry to greet people and lets you reduce heat loss through your front door.
With so many tangible benefits, you’re probably wondering why all homes don’t have a porch. The reason is that porches fell out of vogue in the 1920s, so most houses built after this don’t have one unless specifically requested.
We think porches are great! If you do as well, we can build a porch without modifying the front of your house – the porch is built as a come-together construction, reducing building work and eliminating the need for planning permission.
Still not sold? Here are the benefits of adding a porch to your home:
Increase your home’s kerb appeal
Porches complete the front of any house, providing a small gable or lean-to roof that adds character. If your house is a little dull and flat at the front, a porch will bring it to life and help it stand out from other houses on the street.
Storage in abundance
Porches are the perfect place for shoe racks, coats, boxes and the hoover. If you have a cupboard or use your hallway right now, a porch provides additional storage space, freeing up space in your home and keeping things neat.
Reduce heat loss
Porches create a barrier between your original front door and the outside, helping keep out draughts and retain heat. If you struggle to keep your house warm, a porch could make a big difference in the winter.
Enhance security
Porches increase security because two doors are better than one. Your porch door will have an insurance-grade lock the same as your front door, and you can specify security doors that will not crumple when kicked or rammed.
Improve noise insulation
If you live next to a main road, busy street or boisterous neighbours, a porch will help insulate you from them. Minimal noise will penetrate the porch because it will be double-glazed, and you can specify triple glazing.
No planning permission
Adding a porch to any external door of your house is considered permitted development, not requiring planning permission. However, you may need to apply for consent if you live in a listed building or conservation area.
Make your house more saleable
Although a porch is unlikely to increase the value of your home by much, it will make it easier to sell because it gives buyers more space. A porch also looks stylish, making your house stand out from the crowd.
Find out more about our porches
We design and build porches with a huge range of styles available. Advice is free, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss your project. You can call us anytime on 01977 700025 or book a consultation video. Thank you.
