Covering Derby
Alongside Derby, we also cover Belper (7 miles to the north), Ilkeston and Heanor.
Homes in the East Midlands
Across the East Midlands you find everything from city terraces to modern estates and stone villages, so the right extension depends a lot on the street and the materials around it.
Which projects do we build in Derby?
Extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Derby
- Double-storey extensions in Derby
- Side return extensions in Derby
- Wraparound extensions in Derby
- Kitchen extensions in Derby
- Orangeries in Derby
- Porches in Derby
- Garden annexes in Derby
Lofts and upward extensions
- Loft conversions in Derby
- Dormer loft conversions in Derby
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Derby
- Mansard loft conversions in Derby
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Derby
Conversions
- Garage conversions in Derby
- Basement and cellar conversions in Derby
- House-to-flat conversions in Derby
New builds and renovation
- New-build homes in Derby
- Knock down and rebuild in Derby
- House renovations in Derby
- Structural alterations in Derby
- Re-roofing in Derby
Design, kitchens and bathrooms
- Architectural design and planning in Derby
- Kitchen installation in Derby
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Derby
How is building work approved in Derby?
Projects in England go through two separate checks. Planning (or confirmation that the work is permitted development) comes from the district, borough or unitary council, and building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Where work touches a shared wall or digs near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies.
What does a project cost in Derby?
These are UK-wide guide ranges, including VAT where it applies. The price for a project in Derby is fixed in writing once the design and specification are agreed.
| Project | Typical guide price |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £2,600 to £4,000 per m² |
| Double-storey extensions | £2,400 to £3,850 per m² |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,600 to £4,000 per m², plus the kitchen |
| Loft conversions | £30,000 to £110,000 |
| Dormer loft conversions | £50,000 to £90,000 |
| Garage conversions | £12,000 to £54,000 |
| House renovations | £600 to £2,800 per m² |
| New-build homes | £2,000 to £3,600 per m² |
Questions from Derby homeowners
Do you cover Derby?
Yes. We design and build extensions, loft conversions, conversions and new homes in Derby and across Derbyshire.
Do you handle the council paperwork for projects in Derby?
Yes. We prepare drawings, deal with planning or permitted development, apply for building control approval and serve party wall notices where they apply.
Can I live at home during a project in Derby?
For most extensions and loft conversions, yes. For whole-house renovations and rebuilds, most people move out for part of the work.