In recent years, porch kits have become increasingly popular among homeowners looking to improve their outdoor spaces. A well-designed porch isn’t just an attractive addition, though – it’s also a strategic investment that can dramatically enhance both the value and functionality of your home.
What makes a porch kit particularly appealing on top of this is its ability to provide high-impact results without the high costs often associated with major renovations. These kits are designed to be cost-effective while still delivering top-notch aesthetics, versatility, and practicality. With a variety of styles and sizes available, homeowners can select a porch kit that fits their specific needs and complements their home’s architecture. All while adding value, both monetary and in terms of usage, to their home.
But how else does a porch kit add value to a home, exactly? Here in this guide, we’ll break down all the ways your latest home renovation feature could be increasing the selling or rental price of your property.
Enhancing Curb Appeal
First impressions are everything, and a well-designed porch kit can significantly lift your home’s curb appeal. A porch acts as a focal point that enhances your home’s facade, creating an inviting and charming entryway. Whether your style leans towards classic elegance or contemporary flair, there’s a porch design to match.
By selecting a porch kit that complements your home’s architecture, you can transform your exterior and make a striking impression on visitors and potential buyers alike. The right porch not only adds visual interest but also sets a warm, welcoming tone from the moment someone approaches your front door.
Increasing Usable Living Space
A porch kit offers a fantastic way to expand your home’s usable spaces. Have you been considering something simple extra storage for shoes and coats in the form of an enclosed full-height porch? Perhaps you want something a little more luxurious like a back porch meant for tables and chairs for outside dining. These and more are possible with the versatility offered, and the versatility of the space makes the porch more valuable as an asset in your home.
Low Maintenance and Durability
Modern porch kits are engineered with durability and ease of care in mind. Constructed from high-quality, low-maintenance materials, they are designed to withstand the elements and resist wear and tear. This means your porch will maintain its attractive appearance and functionality with minimal upkeep. You’ll be able to enjoy a beautiful, long-lasting addition to your home that provides a lasting return on your investment, allowing you more time to relax and less time worrying about maintenance.
Easy Installation and Customisation
Our porch kits are crafted for simplicity and convenience. With pre-cut components and straightforward instructions, installation is easy, allowing you to enjoy your new space with minimal hassle. Additionally, our porch kits offer a range of customisation options, enabling you to tailor the design to match your specific needs and personal style. This ensures a seamless installation process and a porch that perfectly complements your home and lifestyle, allowing you to enjoy it sooner and offering greater value for money.
Cutting Labour Costs
Opting for a DIY oak porch kit can significantly reduce your overall expenses. By handling the installation yourself, you bypass the need to hire professional builders or carpenters, which can be a substantial cost savings. Our porch kits are designed with user-friendly features and clear instructions, making it easy for homeowners to assemble the components without requiring specialised skills. This not only helps you save on labour costs but also allows you to take pride in completing a project that enhances your home’s value and appeal.
Swift Solutions for Trade
For tradespeople tasked with installing an oak porch for a client, our kits offer a quick and efficient solution. Designed with streamlined assembly in mind, our porch kits come with pre-cut components and straightforward instructions, enabling a fast installation process. This not only speeds up your project but also helps you meet deadlines and manage multiple jobs more effectively. By choosing our kits, you can deliver high-quality results with less time and effort, making it a practical choice for busy professionals in the trade.
Your Return on Investment
While your return on investment largely depends on where your property is located, generally speaking, adding a porch to your property provides an average return on investment of 84%. Additionally, Homebuilding and Renovating included ‘adding a porch’ as one of their top ‘must dos’ for adding value to your property.
Other Considerations When Building a Porch
Your Porch Location
There’s a few factors to consider when choosing when it comes to installing your porch. There are essentially three locations, all of which serve different purposes:
- Front porch – located at the front of the property (entrance door)
- Back porch – located at the back of the property (back/garden door)
- Wraparound porch – covers parts of/or the whole property
The most common option is the front porch. They are usually simple constructs and are inviting entrances for guests. Depending on the size, porches can also offer ample space for relaxing and socialising outside a property.
Back porches also offer a place for socialising, as they usually lead onto a garden. Back porches come in a variety of styles and sizes which adds character to your outdoor space and some extra space for sitting and relaxing in the summer months.
Wraparound porches are larger and offer a more traditional look. Some people adapt their wraparound porches into mini gardens, whereas others instal them to help shield their property from harsh weather (especially houses located near the coast).
The Cost of Adding a Porch
The cost of a porch depends on the size, style and potentially labour time (if you’re not building it yourself). The cost of our one of our most common porches – the Floor & Wall Mounted Porch – is priced at £1,200.
Again, there are a number of factors to consider when buying a porch. Fee free to browse our range to get a better understanding of what you’re looking for and how much you want to spend.
Building Your Porch Yourself
If you’re looking to cut labour costs, you may want to consider building one of our oak porches yourself. All of our porches come with full assembly instructions. So, if you’re looking for a small project and you’re confident in your DIY skills, assembling your porch should be no problem (we recommend having a few helping hands to lift and fit the beams into place). Alternatively, if you would rather hire a builder or carpenter to build your porch, this can easily be arranged.
What About Planning Permission?
You will only require planning permission for your oak porch kit if your porch will:
- Exceed 3 square metres
- Exceed more than three metres above ground level
- Be within two metres of any boundary and/or highway
Additionally, if you live within a Conservation Area or a Listed Building, you will need to enquire about planning permission.
Improve Your Home’s Value With a Stunning porch
Boost the selling or rental price of your property with the ideal design from The Porch Specialist. Explore our range of expertly designed porch kits today and find the perfect addition that enhances both aesthetics and functionality.
Whether you’re a homeowner aiming to invest in your property or a tradesperson delivering high-quality solutions, our kits offer a stylish, cost-effective way to achieve exceptional results. Contact us today to get started, receive personalised guidance, and discover how a new porch can increase your home’s charm and market value.
