It’s amazing to see how many houses lack a front porch. It isn’t the most difficult or expensive structure to build onto your property, but at the end of the day, a good one will increase the value of your home.

Whether you opt for a small or large porch, you’re guaranteed some protection from wind and rain, and if you use a good chippy, a porch can also add style to our beloved home. A timber porch can be erected and finished in just a few hours (if your carpenter knows what he’s doing that is), but of course there are any different designs to choose between. You don’t usually need any planning permission for a porch, so consider getting one fitted if you haven’t already. You wont regret it, and you may well increase the value of your home in the process.