Home Extensions
We design and build extensions that blend seamlessly with your existing property, creating practical and stylish new living areas that enhance your home’s value.
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Derby is the largest place we cover and sits a short run north west of our base. Measom Building Services Ltd has been building since 1998 and is accredited by the Federation of Master Builders.
City housing means a wide spread — Victorian and Edwardian terraces, interwar semis, postwar estates and modern development, each with their own constraints. Access and party walls come up far more often here than in the villages.
We are based in Woodville. Every project is managed from the first consultation through to the final finish by the same team, so you always know who is on site and who to call.
What We Build in Derby
The full range is available in Derby and the surrounding area. Every project starts with a free, no-obligation consultation.
Double Storey Extensions
Add significant space across two floors — new bedrooms, bathrooms or office space upstairs, with a more open, practical ground floor below.
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Kitchen Extensions
Open up your layout, bring in more natural light and create a modern open-plan kitchen and dining area built around how you actually live.
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New Builds
Our experienced team manages every stage of the new build process, ensuring your property is constructed to the highest standards while keeping your vision at the centre of the project.
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Rear Extensions
Extend the back of your property to create larger kitchens, family rooms and open-plan living areas that connect your home to the garden.
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Renovations
Whether you are modernising an older property or completely transforming your interior layout, our renovation services breathe new life into your home.
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Local Know-How
Planning & Building Regulations in Derby
Derby is a unitary authority, which means Derby City Council handles both planning applications and building control for the city. There is no separate district or county tier to deal with, so everything goes through one authority.
Many single storey rear extensions fall under permitted development and need no application. Building regulations approval is a separate requirement covering almost all structural work. We handle both alongside you and work with Building Control at each inspection stage.
Why Choose Us
Why Derby Homeowners Choose Us
We have been building across North West Leicestershire since 1998, and we are accredited by the Federation of Master Builders. Most of our work comes from repeat customers and recommendations.
Decades Of Local Building Experience, Since 1998
Free Consultations With Our Friendly Team
Fully Managed Projects From Start To Finish
Quality Craftsmanship, Built To Last
FAQs
Derby — Common Questions
Which council covers planning in Derby?
Derby City Council. Derby is a unitary authority, so the city council handles both planning applications and building control — there is no separate district or county tier involved.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Derby?
It depends on size, height and position, and on whether the property is listed or in a conservation area. Many single storey rear extensions fall under permitted development. We will tell you what we think applies at the free consultation, before you spend anything on drawings.
Can I extend a Victorian terrace in Derby?
Usually, yes, though terraces bring particular considerations. Work on or near a shared boundary may require notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, access for materials is often restricted, and shallow Victorian foundations frequently need investigating before anything is built above them.
Do I still need building regulations approval if I do not need planning permission?
Almost always, yes. They are separate processes. Planning is about whether the work suits its surroundings; building regulations are about how it is built — structure, insulation, fire safety, drainage and ventilation. Derby City Council's building control team inspects at set stages.
How much does an extension cost in Derby?
There is no honest single figure and we would rather not quote one. Cost turns on the size and shape of the extension, ground conditions and foundations, how much glazing you want, the finishes and whether drainage needs moving. We give a written quotation after a free consultation at the property.
Do I need to tell my neighbours before work starts?
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 terraced and semi-detached city housing this comes up often. We will flag it early rather than let it become a dispute mid-build.
How do I get a quote for work in Derby?
Get in touch and we will arrange a free consultation at the property, talk through what you want to achieve and give honest guidance on cost and timescales before you commit to anything.
