4 Benefits Of Investing In A Porch

You must never rest on your laurels where your home is concerned as you should continuously think of ways of improving the property and then implement them.

Doing so will make you proud of where you live and also increase the kerb appeal and value of the house, putting you in a strong position if there ever comes a time when you want to sell.

There are literally hundreds of home improvements you can invest your time and energy in, but in this piece we’re going to solely concentrate on a potential porch installation and why you should give one serious thought.

Strong first impression

Don’t lie; you want visitors to your house to be wowed by what they see and the appearance of your front entrance will influence their thinking.

If your front entrance currently lacks that all-important ‘X-Factor’, incorporate a stylishly designed porch into the building’s frontage to ensure it makes more of a visual impact. Most porches automatically comply with planning laws and building regulations, so they can usually be fitted without delay.

Storage solution

It may feel as though your home has shrunk and space is impossible to come by since you originally moved into your house and have subsequently grown your family.

The extra bit of space that a porch provides can be used for storing items such as shoes, coats, jackets, hats etc. and it will free up space elsewhere in the property. Very quickly after installation it will become second nature to deposit these types of clothing in the porch rather than anywhere else.

Selling point

The ongoing uncertainty of the housing market has made selling more difficult for householders. It is vital that you make your residence stand-out from the competition in order to attract buyer attention.

How do you do that? An eye-catching porch might just put you in the box seat for a sale as a porch-free property very rarely has the impressive prominence of a house boasting a decorative and pretty porch.

Fewer missed deliveries

There will be times when your house is left completely empty because everyone is out at work or at school and there’s no-one to take receipt of any deliveries that come.

The postman or delivery person may take these deliveries back to the sorting office if there is nowhere to put it or no-one to give it to. If you own a porch, you can always stipulate when ordering that any deliveries made when you’re absent are left in the porch to prevent this from happening (remember though, you do so at your own risk).

The financial cost of a UPVC or brick porch from Permaframe is a drop in the ocean when you consider that the above benefits will apply for at least the next 20 years as that’s how long our guarantee is. Book an appointment to start designing your perfect porch.