How Much Does an Oak Porch Canopy Cost?
Are you considering paying for an oak porch canopy?
In this cost guide, we'll look at the price of having one installed and explore other related topics, such as the various types of oak porch canopies and how long the installation process takes.
Oak porch canopies are structures usually fitted at the front of a property that comprises timber posts and a small roof structure. Sometimes oak porch canopies can be installed at the side or back of a property.
What are the Supply Costs for an Oak Porch Canopy?
We'll now look at the supply/standalone costs of oak porch canopies. This excludes the cost of labour and additional expenses such as waste removal.
The supply costs would be particularly relevant to know if you intend to fit an oak porch canopy DIY. Of course, you should only install it yourself if you have the suitable skills/knowledge and understand the necessary safety precautions involved.
If you tick the boxes mentioned above, you’d likely cut your costs down by around 30%. The material costs of an oak porch canopy are about £1,000 to £1,200 for a small canopy, £3,360 to £3,640 for a medium edition or £5,950 to £8,050 for a large option.
- How Much Does an Oak Porch Canopy Cost?
- What are the Supply Costs for an Oak Porch Canopy?
- What are the Additional Costs of Installing an Oak Porch Canopy?
- Tradesmen Costs for an Oak Porch Canopy Installation
- How Long Does It Take to Install an Oak Porch Canopy?
- Types of Oak Porch Canopy
- How Much Does It Cost to Remove an Oak Porch Canopy?
- FAQs
- Sources
What are the Additional Costs of Installing an Oak Porch Canopy?
When having an oak porch canopy installed, you may be interested in availing of some additional work that would go hand-in-hand with the canopy installation. Let’s have a look at some relevant examples.
Gardening
Having your front garden cleared up would be a great way to enhance it further. Gardeners are likely to charge around £150 to £250 for work that lasts between half a day and a full day. They tend to charge approximately £20 an hour.
Looking at specific jobs, waste removal usually costs about £100 to £200, whereas stain fencing costs about the same. You'd need a budget of about £1,000 to £2,000 for a decking installation.
New Front Door
One suitable job to go with an oak porch canopy installation would be that of a new front door installation. The average cost of installation will vary depending on the type of door being fitted.
Driveway
Another consideration is having a driveway installed in your front garden. On average, here's what it costs to have a driveway constructed…
Tradesmen Costs for an Oak Porch Canopy Installation
Moving on to the labour costs, this will make up about 30% of your total bill for an oak porch canopy instalment.
The labour cost of an oak porch canopy stands at about £430 to £515 for a small edition, £1,440 to £1,560 for a medium option or £2,550 to £3,450 for a large oak porch canopy. The labour cost per day would be around £150 to £300.
The tradesmen's cost for an oak porch canopy installation would vary based on a range of factors such as the size of the oak porch, the state of the work area, ease of access and whereabouts in the UK you are based.
The reason for the last cost factor is that labour prices differ throughout the UK. They are generally below average in northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, whereas they tend to be above average in London and the southeast of England.
How Long Does It Take to Install an Oak Porch Canopy?
You may be wondering exactly how long it takes to build an oak porch canopy. Of course, the duration can vary depending on different factors, including the size of the area, type of roof vent, ease of access and the state of the work area.
On average, though, it tends to take between one and two weeks to have an oak porch canopy installed. To break down the timeframes a bit more, it takes about 5-8 days to have a small oak porch installed, 9-12 days for a medium-sized oak porch and around 13-16 days for a large installation.
Types of Oak Porch Canopy
There are various types of oak porch canopies. In this section, we’ll have a look at different options and discuss their pros/cons.
Regular Oak Porch Canopies
Most oak porch canopies are constructed by professionals using materials that are sourced from suppliers. While this approach is likely to be more expensive than, say, fitting an oak porch canopy DIY (with a kit), it will likely bring a higher quality than if you set up the canopy yourself.
Pros
- High quality
Cons
- More expensive than a DIY kit approach
Oak Porch Canopy Kits
These kits are a suitable option for those who want to set up an oak porch canopy DIY. They tend to be one of the least expensive options, and of course, undertaking the work yourself (if suitable) would save you cash too.
With that being said, you could purchase a kit and hire a professional to set it up for you if you wanted.
Pros
- The best option for a DIY approach
- Relatively easy to set up
- Can save you money
Cons
- The end result may not be to the standard you want
Bespoke Oak Porch Canopies
For a high-end oak porch canopy, consider a Bespoke option. These canopies are tailor-made based on your designed preferences.
Not only do these canopies allow you to have more or less total control over the outcome of the project, but they also tend to offer significantly higher quality than a regular oak porch canopy would offer you.
Pros
- High-quality modern oak porch canopy available
- Tailor-made
Cons
- Expensive
How Much Does It Cost to Remove an Oak Porch Canopy?
You might expect to spend about £125 to £250 to have an oak porch canopy removed. This would include the labour costs and any waste removal expenses.
For the most part, an oak porch canopy could be disposed of by hiring a skip or by taking it to a waste management facility. If in doubt, please confirm with your local skip hiring company or local waste management facility that they deal with the materials used.
FAQs
Q: How do you build an oak porch canopy?
A: The exact process will vary depending on the style and design of the canopy. Generally, it involves installing the foundations, erecting various pieces of timber and then combining them with specific supplies such as nails. Lastly, you’ll need to add the roof.
If you’re taking a DIY approach, it’s best to purchase an oak porch canopy kit with the relevant instructions. This way, you’ll get a specific guide covering each step in detail for building an oak porch canopy.
Q: How long do oak porch canopies last?
A: Oak porch canopies are generally very durable and should last for at least a few decades if well looked after. Indeed, it's possible for these canopies to even last for centuries.
Q: What can I do to preserve my oak porch canopy?
A: One popular means of achieving this would be by coating it with an exterior UV oil.
These tend to be offered in the form of traditional, natural and clear oils, with the former two being darker oak and golden oak, respectively. This is just one way to preserve oak porch canopies.
Q: What are the other types of oak frame porches?
A: Aside from oak porch canopies, you could also have an enclosed or open oak frame porch installed.
An enclosed porch is, as you’d expect, one which is closed off with timber (and sometimes windows) from the outside when the door is closed.
As for open oak frame porches, these are usually made as a four-posted structure. Canopies are quite similar but are generally more suited to smaller properties.
Q: Would my oak porch canopy need foundations?
A: Yes, usually it would. With that being said, how deep the footings must generally be a lot less than you'd expect for, say, building a house.
Sources
- https://duffieldtimber.com/blog/on-trend-timber-oak-framed-porch-extensions-benefits-types-treatment-maintenance
- https://oakporches.co.uk/maintenance/
