An Expert Guide to Our Oak and Timber Porch Designs

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Finding the porch design that you love and that suits your property best is often a challenge. That is why we at The Porch Specialist have put together this expert guide to our own designs and the process each one goes through to become a kit that could soon be installed over the front or back door of your home.  Read on to find out more about the oak and timber porch designs that we will create as kits, ready for you to build at your own pace once the work is signed off and…

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Building a Porch

Questions to Ask and Factors to Consider When Building a Porch Here at The Porch Specialist, we want all of our customers to have the porch that theyā€™ve always wanted to add to their property. However, there are a number of elements that we believe should be taken into consideration before building a porch onto any home. This is why we have put together an expert guide, setting out the most important questions to ask and factors to consider before you start work on any porch project. If you have already thought over each question…

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Bring Traditional Charm to Your Property With a Brick Porch

Brick Porches Built to Last At The Porch Specialist, we can bring a catalogue of brick porch kits to homes across the UK, giving you the open or enclosed porch you have always wanted to impress your friends and loved ones. We will make you the master of your own work project, by giving you the porch kit that will match your homeā€™s specifications exactly as you have always imagined. If you have been searching for the classically designed wood and brick porch to complete the look of your property, then you have come to…

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Front Porch for Classic Curb Appeal

Looking for a traditional wooden front porch? Here at The Porch Specialist, we are passionate about providing a stunning range of durable, classically designed and traditionally made front porches for homes across the UK, giving our customers an entrance to their home that their friends and loved ones will admire for years to come. Become the master of your propertyā€™s DIY and home improvement by purchasing one of our large or small front porch kits, and complete a full installation of your own purchase whenever you want! We design and manufacture every product we make…

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How to Install a Porch Timber Canopy

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Install a Porch Canopy to Add Charm and Value to Your Home A timber porch canopy can transform your homeā€™s exterior, adding both beauty and functionality. This elegant feature not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your entrance but also provides valuable protection from the elements. Whether youā€™re looking to extend your living space or boost your homeā€™s curb appeal, a timber porch canopy is a practical and stylish solution. Here we can take you through the typical process involved in installing a timber porch canopy. However, as all of our porch kits come with…

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Covid 19 Update

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6th April 2020 Our office staff are continuing to work remotely and are fully operational. Our phone lines and email service therefore remain open as usual and our Sales, Technical and Drawing teams are available to discuss your project with you. To ensure the health and safety of our employees and the wider community, we took the decision on 23rd March to close our manufacturing facility. We are delighted to confirm there have been no cases of corona virus amongst our colleagues during the isolation period, and therefore our factory has reopened. We have implemented…

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Do You Need Planning Permission for a Porch?

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More and more people these days are turning to home improvement, either as a pastime, a way of improving the aesthetic appeal of their property, or even to add value to their property before they sell it. One of the easiest methods of doing this is to build a new porch. However, before any work begins on installing your new product, it is important to find out if you need planning permission for your porch. Here at The Porch Specialist, we are delighted to be able to build and supply a wide variety of traditionally…

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Porch Ideas: Thinking About a Spring Renovation?

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Porch Ideas to Help Inspire You With spring now upon us, you may want to consider enhancing your home’s entrance way and front door. TPS have over 30 yearsā€™ experience designing bespoke porches for customers around the UK and all timber we use is sustainably sourced and visually graded to ensure high quality standards are met. Why Buy an Oak Porch? There are a number of reasons why you may be considering an oak porch. Maybe youā€™re looking to enhance the appearance of your property’s entryway? Maybe your old porch has seen better days and…

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How to Add Value to Your Home With a Porch Kit

In recent years, porch kits have become increasingly popular among homeowners looking to improve their outdoor spaces. A well-designed porch isnā€™t just an attractive addition, though – itā€™s also a strategic investment that can dramatically enhance both the value and functionality of your home.Ā  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…

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Add Instant Kerb Appeal to Your Property

Darren Hook, Managing Director of The Porch Specialist, discusses how porches can instantly boost your homeā€™s kerb appeal. As winter approaches, porches fast become a doorstep must-have for homeowners prone to either fumbling for house keys at the bottom of their bag or juggling with the shopping after a weekly trip to the supermarket. Porches can be a real benefit at this time of year, but they can also prove to be a great asset for a homeā€™s overall aesthetic. Generally speaking, you wonā€™t require planning permission if your porch falls within a certain criteria….

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