The 1930s semi is one of the most common houses in West London, and one of the best suited to a porch. Many already have a recessed entrance that a porch can enclose neatly.
Keeping the hallway warm
A porch adds a buffer between the front door and the street, so less cold air reaches the hallway each time the door opens. Double glazing and a well-sealed outer door make the biggest difference.
Room for shoes, coats and buggies
Even within 3 square metres, a porch gives you somewhere to leave shoes, wet coats, parcels and pushchairs, which keeps clutter out of a narrow hall.
Security
A composite outer door with a multi-point lock adds a second locked door between the street and your home, and gives a safe place for deliveries.
Suiting the style
Part-brick, part-glazed porches with a small tiled or hipped roof match the bay windows and render found on semis in Hounslow, Southall and Greenford. Compare styles in our brick or glazed guide.
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