Porch entrances in Lea Bridge

Homes in Lea Bridge are mostly Victorian and Edwardian terraces, post-war estates and new apartment blocks. Victorian terraces often have little space between the front door and pavement, so check the porch footprint and distance to the boundary before committing to a design.

Flats and maisonettes do not have permitted development rights, so a new porch will normally need planning permission as well as freeholder consent. Modern homes often suit simple flat or lean-to roofed porches with a composite door, keeping the entrance tidy and in line with the house style.

Lea Bridge Road is a busy bus and traffic route, so front rooms benefit from acoustic glazing. Because the area falls across both Waltham Forest and Hackney, we check which council applies before quoting. From our Edmonton factory it is about 3 miles down the Lee Valley.

A porch adds an enclosed entrance at the front or back of your home, creating a buffer against weather, draughts and noise, plus space for shoes, coats and deliveries. We design and build porches with made-to-measure frames and doors, suiting terraces, semis and detached homes alike.

• Extra space for coats and shoes
• Buffer against draughts and cold air
• Secure place for parcels and deliveries

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