We visit your property to check structure, thresholds and drainage, discuss materials and style, and produce a measured plan and specification tailored to your home.
Our Services
Porch Construction
Bespoke timber porches and covered entrances made in our family farm workshop — structurally sound, weatherproof and finished on-site to match Cotswold cottages or modern Gloucestershire homes.
About This Service
Porch Construction
From a simple covered entrance to a fully boarded, oak-framed porch, Wilkins Wood Workers delivers made-to-measure porch construction across Gloucestershire. Each porch is drawn to suit your property, built in our farm workshop by NVQ-qualified joiners and fitted on site to cope with local weather. Structural build, roof and flashings, glazing and final finish are all handled by the same small team. We back every porch with on-site finishing and practical aftercare.
Our Process
How It Works
01
Survey & Design
02
Workshop Fabrication
Your porch is made in our farm workshop by qualified joiners — frames, doors, mouldings and glazing are pre-cut and pre-finished where possible for a neat on-site fit.
03
On-site Installation & Aftercare
We complete foundations, frame, roof covering and flashing, finish on site and return for an aftercare visit — re-oiling or adjustments as needed to keep timber performing.
Benefits
Why Choose us for Porch Construction?
True bespoke joinery
Every porch is designed and made to measure to match Cotswold stone cottages, Victorian terraces or contemporary houses — no off-the-shelf kits.
Built for Gloucestershire weather
Structural detailing, quality timber and proper flashings mean porches resist wind-driven rain and seasonal movement typical in Stroud, Stonehouse and Cheltenham.
Family-run continuity & aftercare
Work is handled by the same small team from our farm workshop — NVQ-qualified joiners with 10 years’ experience and public liability cover up to £5 million.
What we build
Timber-framed porches, enclosed vestibules, glazed entrance canopies and traditional oak porches — all sized and detailed to suit your house. Typical features include a structural timber frame, treated or hardwood thresholds, roof coverings to match your property (slate, tile or sealed glazed units), draught-proofing and purpose-made doors or sidelights. We work with oak, larch and pressure-treated softwoods and recommend appropriate finishes for longevity.
How we work — workshop to site
Work starts with a site survey and measured drawings, then your porch is prefabricated in our family workshop on the farm in Gloucestershire to ensure tight joints and accurate mouldings. On site we handle foundations, damp-proof detailing, lead/flashings where required and careful joinery installation. We advise on planning and building regulation requirements and will liaise with local building control where needed. Every porch includes an on-site finishing visit — oiling, glazing checks and any settling adjustments — and practical aftercare if issues arise.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Often small porches do not need planning permission, but structural porches and those that alter drainage or thresholds may require building control sign-off. We assess this during the survey, advise on the correct route and liaise with local building control where necessary.
We commonly use oak, larch and pressure-treated softwood, chosen for durability and movement performance. Roof coverings and proper flashings are crucial for the local climate; we match materials to your property to ensure a watertight, long-lasting porch.
Timescales vary by design complexity and site conditions. After the survey we provide a programme — smaller porches can be completed in a few days on site, larger oak-framed porches take longer due to foundation work and precise fitting.
Yes — we design porches to complement Cotswold stone cottages, Victorian terraces and contemporary homes. Our joinery details, mouldings and finishes are chosen to integrate with your property's character.
Yes — we return for an on-site finishing visit and can schedule re-oiling, re‑sealing or minor adjustments. As a family-run workshop we prioritise practical aftercare so timber continues to perform year after year.
Ready to improve your entrance?
Arrange a measured survey at the workshop on our family farm in Gloucestershire and get a clear specification for a bespoke porch built to last.
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