Porch extensions in Uppingham, matched to the house and weatherproof
On Uppingham's exposed hilltop, a porch earns its keep — it keeps wind and rain out of the hall, gives you space for coats and boots, and smartens the front of the house. We build brick, stone and glazed porches across Uppingham and the south Rutland 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 starting.
Porches designed for Uppingham homes
Uppingham's stone-built character, much of it within the conservation area and shaped by the school buildings, means porches need to be handled sympathetically.
On stone houses and period cottages in and around the centre, a porch should be built in matched or reclaimed stone with a pitched, slated roof and timber or slim-framed glazing, so it reads as part of the original building rather than an addition.
On Victorian and Edwardian homes, an enclosed porch adds shelter and storage over the original step while keeping period detail intact.
On modern homes around the edges of Uppingham and in the villages, a brick-and-tile or glazed porch with a composite door is usually straightforward and often permitted development. Given how exposed the town sits, the extra draught protection a porch gives is felt straight away.
When does a porch need approval?
A porch is generally permitted development — and exempt from Building Regulations — if it is under three square metres, more than two metres from a road or boundary, and the original front door is retained between the porch and house. Larger porches, and those on listed or conservation-area homes, need approval, which we arrange.
Uppingham & villages we cover
We cover Uppingham and the surrounding south Rutland villages including Lyddington, Seaton, Wing, Preston, Bisbrooke, Glaston, Morcott and Wardley.
Before, after and common questions
"Beautiful stone porch that looks completely original to our cottage. Thoughtful, clean and skilled work throughout."
Do I need planning permission for a porch in Uppingham?
Often not, as many porches are permitted development — but size, position and whether the home is listed or in the conservation area matter. We check this for your property at the first visit, which is especially important in Uppingham's historic core.
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 stonework?
Yes — we source matched and reclaimed stone, brick and roofing so the porch belongs to the house, which matters on Uppingham's stone properties.
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 Uppingham home?
We will visit, suggest a design that fits the property and quote in writing — free and without pressure.