Working over the county line
Market Harborough sits just inside Leicestershire, close to the Northamptonshire border, and falls within the roughly 30-mile area we cover from Giles Road, NN6 0SD. Crossing the county line changes very little about how we work, but it does change who you deal with for approvals. Planning applications, lawful development certificates and related questions for Harborough addresses go to Harborough District Council rather than either of the Northamptonshire councils.
Leicestershire County Council looks after the roads, so a new dropped kerb or vehicle crossing is a highways matter rather than a planning one. Knowing which body handles each part saves time when you are preparing for a project.
The old centre and the newer estates
The heart of the town, around the market place and the old grammar school, is a conservation area with a strong historic character. Homes there tend to have smaller plots, older brick and stone walls and limited rear access, so planning, design and logistics all need thought. Beyond the centre, the town has expanded with several modern developments where houses are newer, gardens are often bare and frontages are designed around one car rather than two.
We are happy to talk through work in either setting, and George will point out early anything that is likely to need consent or extra planning around access.
Extensions for growing families
Many Market Harborough enquiries come from families who like their location but have run out of room. A single storey rear extension that opens the kitchen into a family and dining space is the most common answer. Others need a bedroom as well, which points towards a two storey design. Our guide to the types of house extension compares rear, side return, wrap-around and two storey options, and our home extensions page explains how we build them.
Before drawings are finalised, it helps to think about how the extension will change the garden, where light will come from and how the new room joins the old one. Those choices affect both comfort and the build itself.
Garden renovations and patios
A new extension often leaves the garden needing attention, and some homeowners simply want a better outdoor space. A renovation can include clearing old features, sorting drainage, building walls and laying a new patio with paths and lawn. Porcelain and natural stone such as sandstone are both popular, and the right choice depends on the look of the house and how much cleaning you want to do.
On a sloping plot, a raised patio with a retaining wall and steps can turn awkward ground into usable space. We plan levels first so that everything above them stays straight and drains well.
Brick walls that match local brick
Matching new brickwork to an older house is a skill in its own right. Bricks vary in colour, size and texture, and the mortar colour and joint finish change the look as much as the brick itself. We aim to choose bricks and mortar that sit comfortably alongside the existing walls, whether that is an extension, a garden wall, pillars or a planter. Our brickwork and garden walls page covers this work in more detail.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Market Harborough from Northamptonshire?
Yes. Market Harborough is within the roughly 30-mile area we cover from our base at Giles Road, NN6 0SD.
Which council handles planning in Market Harborough?
Harborough District Council deals with planning applications for Market Harborough addresses. Highways matters such as dropped kerbs sit with Leicestershire County Council.
Do you build single storey rear extensions?
Yes. We build single and two storey extensions, and single storey rear extensions are among the most common requests.
Can you match brickwork on an older house?
We aim to choose bricks, mortar and joint finishes that sit comfortably alongside your existing walls. George can talk through options when he visits.
How long does a garden renovation take?
It depends on the size of the garden, access, how much ground needs clearing and the features included. George will explain the expected order of work when he quotes.