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I just want a timber porch!

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StillMedusa · 22/09/2019 14:43

As I have a dog now, I would really like to add a porch to the front of the house, more as a safety thing, so she can't dash out if one of the kids leaves the door ajar.
We are constrained by having a shared access drive which my front door opens onto..so need a slim (depth wise) porch..would like enclosed and preferably wood.
I did look at PVC but had a local quote which was absolutely ridiculous for what it was, and not very attractive, so would much rather go with oak. I have seen some that come in kit, self build form, but if anyone has any recommendations for someone who can build me a wooden porch.. please share (either Oxfordshire area or similar)

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didireallysaythat · 22/09/2019 15:41

Can't help you but do check if you need planning for changes to the front of your house no matter how small.

Burningcheeks · 22/09/2019 18:43

Personally I'm surprised if oak comes in cheaper than PVC but I'm with you, it'd look so much nicer. I 2nd what the above poster says about checking with the council. They can get quite sniffy about stuff that faces the street.

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