The short answer
A brick porch typically costs £4,500–£8,000 or more supplied and built in 2026, more than a uPVC porch because of the foundations, brickwork and usually a pitched, tiled roof. A small brick porch can start around £4,500, while a larger one with quality brick matching, a tiled roof and a composite door can reach £8,000 or beyond. Brick porches cost more but tend to add the most kerb appeal. These are typical illustrations, not quotes — see the main porch cost guide for the full picture.
A brick-built porch is the most substantial type and the one that best matches a traditional house, but it carries a higher price than uPVC because of the masonry and groundwork involved. This guide sets out realistic 2026 fitted ranges for brick porches, explains what drives the cost, and covers how the planning and building-regs exemption still applies if you keep within the size limits. All figures are typical illustrations rather than quotes, and the build should be carried out by an FMB-registered or building-control-approved porch builder.
Brick porch costs at a glance
- Small brick porch £4,500–£5,500
- Medium brick porch £5,500–£7,000
- Large / detailed brick £7,000–£8,000+
- Pitched tiled roof Usually included at this level
- Kerb appeal Highest of the porch types
- Planning & regs (if ≤3m²) Usually exempt
What a brick porch costs
A brick porch typically costs £4,500–£8,000 or more supplied and built. The lower end covers a small porch with a dwarf wall, a single course of brickwork and a simple roof; the upper end reflects a larger structure with full-height brickwork matched to the house, a pitched tiled roof and a quality door. Foundations, the brickwork itself and the roof are the biggest cost drivers, and a bricklayer’s labour adds more days than a uPVC assembly. London and the South-East typically run 10–20% above the national average.
| Brick porch | Typical fitted cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small brick porch | £4,500–£5,500 | Dwarf wall, simple roof |
| Medium brick porch | £5,500–£7,000 | Matched brick, pitched roof |
| Large / detailed | £7,000–£8,000+ | Full brickwork, tiled roof, composite door |
Why brick costs more than uPVC
Brick porches cost more than uPVC mainly because of the labour and materials in the masonry. A bricklayer builds the walls course by course on proper foundations, brick matching to the existing house may need a specific blend, and a pitched, tiled roof is more involved than a flat uPVC roof. The trade-off is durability and appearance: brick tends to add the most kerb appeal and weathers in to look like part of the original house. For the cheaper alternative, see the uPVC porch cost guide.
What pushes a brick porch higher
- Brick matching — sourcing bricks that match an older house can add cost.
- Pitched tiled roof — more attractive and substantial than a flat roof, but more labour and materials.
- Foundations and groundwork — deeper foundations, drainage or sloping ground add to the total. See cost to build a porch.
- Going over the size limit — a porch over 3m² needs planning and building regs sign-off, adding fees and time.
- Doors, glazing and electrics — composite doors, leaded glass and lighting all add to the price.
Getting a fair price
Prices for the same brick porch can vary by hundreds of pounds between builders, so get at least three itemised written quotes on the same brief. This is general information; costs vary with your specific home, the brick and roof you choose and the quotes you receive. The build should be carried out by an FMB-registered or building-control-approved porch builder, with any glazed elements fitted by a FENSA or CERTASS registered installer.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a brick porch cost in 2026?
A brick porch typically costs £4,500–£8,000 or more supplied and built. A small porch with a dwarf wall sits around £4,500–£5,500, while a larger one with matched brickwork and a tiled roof runs £7,000–£8,000 or beyond. These are typical illustrations, not quotes.
Why is a brick porch more expensive than uPVC?
Brick porches cost more because of the labour and materials in the masonry — foundations, brick matching and a pitched tiled roof all add days and cost compared with a factory-made uPVC structure. In return, brick tends to add the most kerb appeal and matches a traditional house well.
Do brick porches add the most value?
Brick porches tend to add the most kerb appeal of the porch types, which can support a home’s value. The exact effect varies by property and area and is rarely a direct pound-for-pound return on the build cost. See does a porch add value.
Do I need planning permission for a brick porch?
Often not. A brick porch is usually exempt from planning permission when its floor area is 3m² or less, it is more than 2m from a boundary fronting a highway, and it is no more than 3m high. Exceed any of those limits, or live in a conservation area or listed building, and permission may be required.
Sources & further reading
- Planning Portal — permitted development rules for porches
- GOV.UK / Building Regulations Approved Documents — when a porch is exempt
- Federation of Master Builders (FMB) — finding a registered builder and typical project costs
- FENSA / CERTASS — registered installers for glazed porch elements
This is general information, not advice for your specific property or project. Costs and outcomes vary with your home, the porch you choose and your chosen builder. The build should be carried out by an FMB-registered or building-control-approved porch builder. We are an independent information and introduction service, not a builder.