Building work for Kettering homes
Kettering is one of the four main towns Superior Build & Landscape covers, alongside Northampton, Wellingborough and Towcester. George Halliwell travels from our Giles Road base to work with Kettering homeowners on both building and outdoor projects, so if you want an extension at the back and a new patio once it is finished, one firm can handle both.
The town has a real mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces close to the centre to post-war semis and newer estates on the edges of town. Each brings its own questions. Older terraces often have narrow rear access and solid walls, which shapes how an extension is planned and how materials reach the garden. Newer houses sometimes carry planning conditions from when the estate was built, which can affect what you are allowed to add.
What we build in Kettering
Our full range of services is available across Kettering. The two jobs we are most often asked about are home extensions and complete garden renovations, but we also take on smaller pieces of work.
- Single and two storey home extensions
- Full garden renovations, from clearance to finished lawn
- Patios, paths and steps
- New driveways with edging and drainage
- Detached and attached garages
- Garden walls, retaining walls and pillars
Planning and approvals in Kettering
Kettering falls within North Northamptonshire Council, which handles planning applications, lawful development certificates and, for driveways, dropped kerb requests through its highways team. Many rear extensions and small garages can go ahead under permitted development, but parts of the town centre sit in conservation areas where the rules are tighter. Our guides to extension, garage and driveway planning permission explain the general rules so you know what to ask before you start.
Gardens and frontages
Kettering gardens range from long, narrow plots behind terraces to wide, open lawns on newer streets. A long narrow garden often works best broken into zones: a patio by the house, a path or lawn in the middle and a seating or storage area at the far end. On sloping plots, a raised patio with steps and a proper retaining wall can create flat, usable space.
At the front, many homeowners want to replace a small lawn with parking. That is where drainage rules matter, because new front surfaces over five square metres need to drain into the ground rather than onto the road. We plan the levels, edging and drainage so the drive works with the house rather than against it.
Working around Kettering households
Many Kettering streets have limited parking and shared rear alleys, so deliveries, skips and machinery need planning. We think about where materials will be stored, how waste leaves the site and how to keep neighbours' access clear before work begins. On terraced houses where everything must pass through the house, protecting floors and keeping the route tidy is part of the job. On larger plots, we plan the order of work so the garden can be used for as long as possible while building goes on.
How a Kettering project starts
Call or send an enquiry with a rough idea of what you want and your street or postcode. George will arrange to look at the property, talk through the options and explain what is involved, including access, approvals and the order of work. You will then receive a quote to consider in your own time.
Superior Build & Landscape has been trading for 11 years, carries public liability insurance and backs its work with a 10-year guarantee. Phone lines are open 8am to 6pm.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work in Kettering?
Yes. Kettering is one of our main service areas, along with Northampton, Wellingborough and Towcester.
Which council handles planning in Kettering?
North Northamptonshire Council deals with planning applications and dropped kerb requests for Kettering addresses.
Can you do an extension and a garden in Kettering together?
Yes. Because we do building and landscaping, one team can handle both parts of the project.
Do you cover villages around Kettering?
We cover homes within roughly 30 miles of our NN6 0SD base, so get in touch with your location to check.
Is your work insured and guaranteed?
Yes. We carry public liability insurance and our work is backed by a 10-year guarantee.