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Your front porch is the first thing visitors see when they approach your home. It sets the tone for the entire property, offering both curb appeal and functionality. Whether you’re looking to create a welcoming entryway or add a sense of elegance to your home, Green Side Up Contracting specializes in designing and building custom front porches that fit your needs and aesthetics.
What Is a Front Porch?
A front porch is a covered area or platform that is attached to the front of a house, typically extending beyond the exterior walls. It serves as an outdoor living space, offering shelter from the elements while providing a comfortable place to sit and relax. Front porches can range from small, simple entryways to large, expansive outdoor areas complete with columns, pillars, and decorative elements.
Front porches provide additional space for relaxing, greeting guests, or even enjoying a morning coffee in the fresh air. They also create a natural transition zone between indoors and outdoors, reducing clutter and foot traffic inside.
A well-designed front porch instantly enhances the aesthetic of your home, making it look more inviting and appealing to passersby. Thoughtful details—like lighting, railings, and trim—tie the façade together for a polished, cohesive look.
Investing in a front porch can increase your home’s value by improving its exterior and making it more attractive to potential buyers. Quality materials and timeless design signal low maintenance and long-term durability.
A covered front porch offers protection from the elements, such as rain or sun, while you enter or leave your home. It also shields doors, finishes, and thresholds, extending their lifespan and reducing ongoing upkeep.
From front porch columns to enclosures, a variety of design elements allow you to create the perfect space to match your home’s style. You can tailor layout, materials, and lighting to suit daily use—from quiet mornings to evening entertaining.
At Green Side Up Contracting, we specialize in custom front porches tailored to your specific needs. Our services include:
We build high-quality, durable front porches from the ground up, engineered for Ontario weather and local codes. From compact stoops to statement entrances, we handle design, permits, foundations, framing, finishes, and railings for a seamless, long-lasting result.
Enjoy the outdoors in comfort with a covered front porch that adds year-round protection and curb appeal. We design weather-resistant roofs, soffits, lighting, and gutters to match your home’s architecture while improving energy efficiency and liveability.
Create a private, four-season retreat with screened or glass enclosures that block wind, bugs, and road noise. We integrate doors, windows, insulation, and heating options as needed, ensuring smooth transitions to existing façades and code-compliant safety.
Elevate your entryway with custom columns and pillars that deliver both structure and style. Choose from stone, engineered wood, or fibre-cement wraps; we craft balanced proportions, durable bases, and trim details that stand up to freeze-thaw cycles.
Welcome guests with safe, attractive steps built on frost-proof bases and precise riser/tread geometry. From natural stone to modern precast or composite treads, we add railings, lighting, and non-slip finishes for accessibility and year-round confidence.
If your porch needs a refresh or has structural issues, we provide full diagnostics and repair—framing, footings, decking, railings, and waterproofing. We replace worn materials, correct drainage, update finishes, and modernize the look without compromising integrity.
By choosing Green Side Up Contracting, you can transform your front porch into an inviting and functional space that enhances both the beauty and value of your home. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our front porch services and start planning your perfect entryway.
Projects Completed Efficiently
The timeline for building a front porch depends on the size and complexity of the design. Typically, construction can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.
Yes, we specialize in retrofitting front porches to homes of all sizes. We’ll work with your existing structure to create a seamless and functional addition.
We use only high-quality, durable materials, including wood, stone, concrete, and metal, to ensure that your front porch is built to last.
Yes, we use weather-resistant materials for all enclosures to ensure your front porch remains comfortable, regardless of the weather.
Regular cleaning, sealing wooden elements, and inspecting for any signs of wear will help maintain the beauty and functionality of your front porch for years to come.
