Porch extensions in Kettering, matched to the house and weatherproof
A good porch keeps draughts and rain out of the hall, gives you somewhere for coats and boots and smartens the front of the house. We build brick, rendered and glazed porches across Kettering and the Northamptonshire villages, designed to match the property and built to last. Many porches are permitted development and the smallest are exempt from Building Regulations — we confirm exactly where yours sits before any work starts.
Porches designed for Kettering homes
Kettering mixes red-brick Victorian terraces, bay-fronted villas and modern estate homes, and the right porch looks different on each.
On period brick homes near the centre, a porch should be built in matched brick with a pitched, tiled roof and well-proportioned glazing, so it reads as part of the original building rather than an addition.
On Victorian and Edwardian houses, an enclosed porch adds shelter and storage over the original step while keeping period detail like tiled thresholds and decorative brick.
On modern estates around Barton Seagrave and the town edges, a brick-and-tile or glazed porch with a composite door is usually straightforward and often permitted development.
When does a porch need approval?
A porch is generally permitted development — and exempt from Building Regulations — if it is under three square metres, sits more than two metres from a road or boundary, and the original front door is kept between the porch and house. Larger porches, and those on listed or conservation-area homes, need approval, which we arrange for you.
Kettering & villages we cover
We cover Kettering and the surrounding villages including Barton Seagrave, Burton Latimer, Broughton, Geddington, Rothwell and Desborough.
Before, after and common questions
"The porch matches our brick terrace so well it looks original. Careful, clean, tidy work."
Do I need planning permission for a porch in Kettering?
Often not, as many porches are permitted development — but size, position and whether the home is listed or in a conservation area all matter. We check this for your property at the first visit.
Is a small porch exempt from Building Regulations?
A porch under three square metres, with the original front door kept and safety glazing used, is usually exempt. Larger porches need Building Regs, which we handle.
Will it match my brick?
Yes — matching the frontage is the point of a good porch, and we source brick, render, tile and glazing to suit.
How long does it take?
A typical porch is a one to two week job on site once any approvals are in place.
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Want a porch that suits your Kettering home?
We will visit, suggest a design that fits the property and quote in writing — free and without pressure.