Porch extensions in Market Harborough, 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 whole front of the house. We build brick, rendered and glazed porches across Market Harborough and the Leicestershire 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 Market Harborough homes
Market Harborough mixes period brick terraces, bay-fronted villas and modern estate homes, and the right porch looks different on each.
On period brick homes near the centre and conservation area, 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 the edges of Market Harborough, 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.
Market Harborough & villages we cover
We cover Market Harborough and the surrounding villages including Great Bowden, Little Bowden, Lubenham, Foxton, Kibworth, Husbands Bosworth and Great Glen.
Before, after and common questions
"Our new porch looks like it was always part of the house — the brick and roof match perfectly. Clean, careful work."
Do I need planning permission for a porch in Market Harborough?
Often not, as many porches are permitted development — but size, position and whether the home is listed or in the 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 and roofing 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 Market Harborough home?
We will visit, suggest a design that fits the property and quote in writing — free and without pressure.