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Porches make a great entrance

A custom-made porch will create the perfect entrance to your home and enhance insulation and security.

Porches are a practical way to increase your hallway...

You can bring instant character to your home when you have a Porch placed at the front of your property. Porches can create a huge visual impact and what better addition to have when you want guests to be greeted by a stylish entrance point.

They also come in handy when you want to add space as they can often be used as somewhere you and the rest of the family can hang up their coats or place their shoes when they enter the home. Porches really are essential when you add an abundance of flair to your property.

Open Porch Entrance Design

Porches offer more of a functional improvement to the home, rather than an aspirational investment such as an orangery or conservatory. Even so, many homeowners with a porch will testify that they now couldn’t live without one. Porches with UPVC windows and UPVC doors, and a lightweight tiled roof, is probably much more affordable than you think and is almost a must-have for properties that house large families and welcome regular guests.

Entrance Porch
Entrance Porch

Do I need planning permission for a porch?

Porches on your property is considered a permitted development throughout Cheshire & Lancashire. You don’t need planning permission as long as the porch is under 3m² and not within 2 meters of any boundary that fronts a highway.

In some cases, even if planning permission is not required, you may still need to comply with building regulations – Clearview will do all the checks and if required we will take care of everything for you.

Entrance Porch with French Doors

Choosing windows for your new porch...

Choosing new windows for porches involves considering various factors to ensure they meet both aesthetic and practical requirements.

Extreme UPVC Windows : Performance at its finest. Our exclusive best-in-class UPVC window collection with an unbeatable energy rating and enhanced security features for all porches.

Envisage Flush Windows : Choose a window with style with our on-trend flush collection. Understated, elegant and a stylish new look that suits all porches.

Eclipse Aluminium Windows :  Affordable luxury and the ultimate in contemporary styling. Our stand-out slimline frames maximise glazing for modern looking porches.

Entrance Porch

Choosing the right door for your new porch...

Selecting the right door for porches involves considering factors such as style, material, security, energy efficiency, and durability. Choose a door that complements the style of your home and the overall design of your front porch. Consider whether you want a single or double door, and if decorative elements or glass panels fit your porches aesthetics.

Clear view offer a range of doors perfectly suited for porches, ranging from colourful UPVC Doors, premium Composite Doors and if you are considering double doors, why not look out our French Doors.

Porch Entrance Design

Customise your entrance porch

The lifespan of a porch is extensive, so you can expect to be living with it for a long time. With that in mind, make sure that you give the porch design a timeless look, which will be an easy job as our roofs, window frames, glass styles and door options are ageless. If you need some expert help, just ask for suggestions from your Clearview advisor, and you can also see the design superimposed on your home with our latest software.

We can offer a range of roof tile options for your porch...

The lightweight tile we supply for porches is way lighter than a traditional roofing material and needs hardly any maintenance.

Ideal for porch designs with a low-pitched roof, our lightweight slates are a fantastic alternative to a traditional slate roof and have a more timeless look.

In addition to the above roof tiles, we can also install traditionbal slate tiles or traditional concrete roof tiles to ensure your porch roof matches your current home.

Maybe you would like to choose our modern Envisage Flush Windows for your porch

We can offer you a choice of more than enough beautiful shades, wood effects and textures to fit with any style of porch. Whether you want your new windows to stand out from or blend in with your décor, we are sure to be able to help you achieve your dreams and find the perfect finishing touch for your porch.

Aluminium finishes are of the highest quality, and are fade resistant...

The 11-stage powder coating process that contemporary Aluminium is subject to, induces strong paint adhesions and results in a true colour which is sheer quality to the look and touch.

Similarly contemporary Aluminium woodgrain finishes benefit from a unique process known as sublimation which results in Walnut, Rosewood or Oak appearances which are utterly convincing and second only to real wood itself.

Create a grand entrance to your porch...

Looking for a straightforward and functional entrance to your new porch? Explore our extensive selection of glazed, UPVC doors, and composite doors. Our single doors are highly secure, deterring intruders and ensuring your new conservatory remains both safe and stylish.

You may want to choose French doors – they open swiftly, creating a lovely entrance to your new porch. Choose single door access for convenience or both doors for increased airflow on warm days or during gatherings.

Entrance Porch with French Doors

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Considering a new porch – what happens next?

In order to help us create your porch design, we’ll have a chat and gather a few more details. How we meet is entirely up to you – we’re totally flexible to suit your lifestyle. Just let our team know which option you prefer when we contact you.

Clearview Showroom Design Appointments

Showroom Visit

Not 100% sure what type of porch looking for? We have the perfect setting to get inspired! You’ll be able to see a choice porches featuring the very latest windows, doors and roof options to really get a feel for what you like. One of our specialists will gladly show you around and work with you to design and price your new home porch.

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Home Visit

If you’re comfortable with a home visit, one of our specialists will visit at a time to suit you. We will advise on the various porch designs, technical details and measurements, ensuring we can bring your ideas to life and provide you with an accurate quotation. We’ll only stay for as long as you like – a typical visit lasts around one hour.

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Online Video Chat

Let’s face it, these days we all lead busy lifestyles and your time is precious. If you prefer, we can speak to you via video link at a time to suit you. Using our very latest design software, we can design and create your new porch with you on screen and give you a price from the comfort of your sofa.

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So much more than just a showroom
We’ve got dozens of product sets, hi-tech software, colour samples, and must-read brochures to embrace and enjoy, with experts to guide you at whatever stage you’re at in your buying. Basically, there’s inspiration at every turn in a Clearview showroom.

Visit your local Clearview showroom

Now you’ve come to the end of this page with its product information, inspiration designs and innovative ideas, hopefully you’re eager to visit a Clearview showroom. It’s a great way to get a feel for what you like. And you can actually experience what owning a fabulous range of porch is all about. You will find a huge range in a variety of colours, styles, finishes and options.

Preston Showroom

Preston Showroom

Clearview’s luxury showroom in Preston, Lancashire is located just south west of Preston near Leyland, and features the very latest home improvements including tiled roof and glass roof conservatories, orangeries, tiled roof extensions and a range of replacement windows and entrances porches.

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