Orangery Entrance Porch

A detached family home in Radlett needed a grand yet practical entrance solution. The existing porch was small, dark, and poorly insulated, letting in draughts and detracting from the property’s kerb appeal. The goal was to design and install an orangery-style entrance porch that would create a welcoming arrival experience, improve thermal efficiency, and add significant value to the home.

Our Solution

We designed and installed a bespoke orangery entrance porch combining brickwork, glazing, and a pitched glass roof. The solution included:

• Traditional orangery lantern roof with double-glazed glass panels for maximum natural light

• Low-profile aluminium perimeter frame with thermal breaks

• White uPVC French doors as the main entrance into the home

• Matching side windows (casement openings) for ventilation

• Insulated solid roof perimeter with plastered internal finish

• Brick plinth to match the existing property exterior

• Multi-point locking system on all entrance doors

• Tiled floor finish with underfloor heating option

Installation Process

• Conducted site survey and measured existing entrance area

• Excavated and prepared foundations for the new porch base

• Laid concrete slab and installed damp proof membrane

• Built brick plinth walls to match existing property brickwork

• Installed aluminium perimeter frame and roof structure

• Fitted orangery lantern roof and sealed all glass panels

• Installed uPVC French doors and side windows into position

• Spray-foamed all gaps and applied internal/external silicone seals

• Plastered internal walls and ceiling to a smooth finish

• Installed internal tiled flooring and skirting boards

• Adjusted all door hinges, locks, and window handles

• Completed thorough clean of all glass, frames, and surrounding areas