Porch Extensions Chalfont St Giles

For the design and planning of a porch it is best to chat with an experienced builder in Chalfont St Giles. More innovative ideas and inspiration can be found by looking on the internet, where the possibilities are endless.

The materials to be used for the ceiling, the windows, the door, the walls, the roof and the floor should be considered before going ahead with your porch.

It would be as well to also think about decoration, internal design, storage, electrics and furnishings.

Is Planning Permission Needed for a Porch? As the law stands at the time of writing you don't require planning permission to build a porch in Chalfont St Giles if your residence is a house, and not a flat, maisonette or other form of building, no portion of the construction is within two metres from the property boundary on which it is being built or within 2 metres of any road, the exterior ground floor area of the porch isn't over 3 square metres, no component of the porch construction is more than 3m above ground level.

It's probably best to have a chat with your local planning office before pressing ahead with your porch. The quote from your preferred Chalfont St Giles porch builder will probably include this liason with the planning office. To be safe rather than sorry, check!

Building Regulations: You should bear in mind that planning permission is completely different to building regulations approval. Where porches are concerned you WILL need to get building regulations approval unless the porch area is less than 30m2 and at ground level, the exterior door is not removed and any disabled access is maintained. You will need to get building regulations approval for all electrical installations and certain types of window in porches.

What are the Benefits of a Porch Extension? There are several benefits to be gained by adding a porch, including: providing somewhere to stand brollys, hang coats and leave muddy boots, lessening heat loss through your front door, raising the overall value of your house, giving more character to a currently plain doorstep, extra storage space, offering somewhere to leave a bike, enhancing the appeal of the property to buyers if you ever need to sell it and making your entrance more secure.

Overdoor/Porch Canopies

If you would prefer not to build a completely enclosed porch, but still wish to cover the main entrance to your house in Chalfont St Giles, the most effective solution will likely be a porch or overdoor canopy. You'll be able to both protect your doorway from the worst of the Chalfont St Giles weather, and create a stylish entrance that will enhance the look of your house, by fitting a lightweight overdoor porch canopy. To complement the basic design features of virtually any property in Chalfont St Giles, porch canopies are offered in a range of different materials, shapes and styles. Amongst the most commonplace overdoor canopy designs are the mono-pitch canopy, the hipped porch canopy, the flat roof canopy and the A-frame porch canopy. (Tags: Door Canopies Chalfont St Giles, Door Canopy Chalfont St Giles, Overdoor Canopies Chalfont St Giles, Porch Canopy Chalfont St Giles).

Lean-To Porches

Having a sloping roof that can be made to complement the roof of your home in Chalfont St Giles, or fit in with an existing awning, a lean-to porch is a much favoured choice. Offering an effective, yet relatively economical way to enhance the front of your property, lean-to porches have a number of benefits. Some of the many advantages of a totally enclosed porch include; providing a bit of shade from direct sunlight, adding a supplementary layer of security, creating a handy extra room for keeping coats, hats and shoes and saving energy by providing insulation to your front door.

Lean-to porches are one of the easiest ways to extend you property, either to the side, front or rear. Lean-to porches in Chalfont St Giles can be open to the elements, totally enclosed or partially enclosed. Lean-to porches can be as straightforward as four wooden posts holding up an inclined roof. For do-it-yourselfers there are also lean-to porch kits available for sale, although you may choose to bring in a local porch expert for the installation of your lean-to-porch.

A professionally designed and constructed lean-to porch can really make your house in Chalfont St Giles stand out on its own and give it a bit of added curb appeal - important if you ever want to sell it later on.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB)

Serving as a trade association in the UK construction industry, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) enjoys a distinguished reputation. It represents professional builders and promotes high standards of integrity, craftsmanship and customer service. Members of the FMB undergo an exacting vetting process and must observe a strict Code of Practice. The FMB offers support and resources to its members, assisting them in staying updated on industry regulations and best practice. The expertise and professionalism of FMB members provide homeowners in Chalfont St Giles with confidence when hired. The FMB's offerings include a dispute resolution service, ensuring the resolution of any problems that may arise during a construction project. (69241)

To check out the most recent porch building regulations visit this page: Porches.

Chalfont St Giles Porch Related Tasks

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