Builders in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Yes. We work across North West Leicestershire, including Coleorton, Packington, Measham, Worthington, Staunton Harold and the surrounding villages. If you are not sure whether we reach you, call and ask — we will tell you straight away.

It depends on the size, height and position of the extension, and on whether your property is listed or sits in a conservation area. Many single storey rear extensions fall under permitted development and need no application. North West Leicestershire District Council is the authority that decides, and we will tell you what we think applies at the free consultation before you spend anything on drawings.

Possibly. In 2024 the town's single conservation area was divided into three — Castle, Spa and Town — and North West Leicestershire District Council publishes an appraisal for each. Conservation area status does not stop you extending, but it does affect materials, window styles and what is likely to be approved, so it is worth confirming before you settle on a design.

Almost always, yes. Planning permission and building regulations are two separate things. Planning is about whether the work is acceptable in its surroundings; building regulations are about how it is built — structure, insulation, fire safety, drainage and ventilation. Most structural work needs building regulations approval even when it falls under permitted development.

There is no honest single figure, and we would rather not quote one. Cost is driven by the size and shape of the extension, ground conditions and foundations, how much glazing you want, the finishes you choose, and whether services such as drainage need moving. We give you a written quotation after a free consultation at the property, so the number you get is based on your house rather than an average.

That depends on the size of the build, the ground conditions and whether the design needs a planning application first, which adds time before work can start. Building Control also inspects at set stages during the build. We will give you a realistic programme before we start rather than an optimistic one, and we will tell you promptly if anything changes it.

If you are building on or near a shared boundary, or excavating close to a neighbouring property, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may require you to serve notice on your neighbours. This is separate from planning permission. We will flag it if we think it applies to your project so it is dealt with early rather than becoming a dispute mid-build.

Building control for the town sits with North West Leicestershire District Council, though you can also use an approved inspector. Either way the work is inspected at key stages and a completion certificate is issued at the end. Keep that certificate — you will be asked for it if you sell the property.

Get in touch and we will arrange a free consultation at your property. We will talk through what you want to achieve, look at what is practical and give you honest guidance on cost and timescales before you commit to anything.