07939 194244designbuiltright@outlook.com Open 7 days, 7:30am to 7:30pm, including weekends HomeServices Areas Our WorkAboutContactGet a QuoteGet a Quote - Home - Service Areas - TadcasterService area · Tadcaster # Extensions & Home Renovationsin Tadcaster, Planned AroundStone Homes and the Wharfe Add space to your Tadcaster home with work that suits its stone buildings and riverside setting. Andrew runs the project himself, brings in the right specialists and handles building control sign-off. Get a Quote07939 194244 18 years self-employed in the trade · Building control sign-off handled by Andrew himself - 18 years self-employed in the building trade - City & Guilds in Joinery and Carpentry - Building control sign-off handled for you - Registered gas engineer and electrician - 7:30am to 7:30pm, 7 days a week Working in Tadcaster ## Renovating homes in Tadcaster and across North Yorkshire Design Built Right works in Tadcaster and the villages around it, including Boston Spa, Bramham, Stutton, Towton, Church Fenton and Ulleskelf. Tadcaster is close to our base near Selby, which makes it easy for Andrew to visit, quote and oversee work. Tadcaster is a historic market and brewing town built largely from the local magnesian limestone, with a conservation area around its centre. Alongside older stone cottages and townhouses are Victorian and post-war homes and newer developments on the edges of town. Common projects here include rear extensions and kitchen renovations, loft conversions in post-war houses, and sensitive refurbishments of older stone properties that need updating without losing their character. The River Wharfe runs through the heart of the town, and its flooding in December 2015, which brought down part of the historic bridge, is a reminder of why drainage and flood resilience matter in planning work here. ### Close to our base Tadcaster is one of the nearest towns to Thorpe Willoughby. ### Stone properties Understanding of the local limestone buildings and how to extend them sympathetically. ### Surrounding villages Also covering Boston Spa, Bramham, Stutton, Towton and Church Fenton. ### Seven days a week Working 7:30am to 7:30pm, including weekends. Services ## Services available in Tadcaster ### Loft Conversions in Tadcaster Turn unused roof space into a bedroom, office or en-suite, with building control sign-off managed for you from first drawing to final certificate. ### House Extensions in Tadcaster Single and double storey extensions planned, built and signed off by one accountable person, so you get the space without juggling trades. ### Full House Refurbishments in Tadcaster Whole-home renovations sequenced properly, from strip-out to finishing, with the right specialist brought in for each stage. ### Kitchens in Tadcaster Kitchens fitted and finished to a high standard, including the joinery, tiling, electrics and gas that go with them. ### Garden Rooms in Tadcaster Insulated garden rooms for working, training or relaxing, built to be used all year round. ### Joinery & Carpentry in Tadcaster City & Guilds qualified joinery: doors, staircases, built-in storage and bespoke carpentry made to fit your home. ### Roofing in Tadcaster Roofing work carried out as part of your renovation, loft conversion or extension, keeping the whole project under one roof. ### Tiling in Tadcaster Wall and floor tiling for kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces, finished with clean lines and careful setting-out. ### Electrical & Gas Works in Tadcaster Carried out by our own registered electrician and registered gas engineer, co-ordinated as part of your project. Why Design Built Right ## Why homeowners in Tadcaster choose Design Built Right Design Built Right Limited is run by Andrew Peniston, who has been self-employed in the building trade for 18 years. When you book work in Tadcaster, Andrew is the person who visits, quotes, runs the job and answers the phone. He works hands-on where needed and brings in trusted specialist trades for each discipline, so you are not handed between a salesperson, a project manager and a crew you have never met. For loft conversions and extensions in Tadcaster, Andrew handles building control sign-off himself throughout the project. That means inspections happen at the right stages and the certificate is there when you need it, whether that is next year or when you come to sell. ### One accountable person Andrew runs every Tadcaster project personally, from first visit to handover. ### 18 years in the trade Self-employed in the building trade since the age of 18. ### Qualified joinery City & Guilds in Joinery and Carpentry, the backbone of lofts, extensions and refurbishments. ### Building control handled Sign-off managed by Andrew himself on loft conversions and extensions. ### Registered gas and electrics Carried out by our registered gas engineer and registered electrician. ### Seven days a week Working in Tadcaster from 7:30am to 7:30pm, including weekends. Local knowledge ## Common building issues in Tadcaster Tadcaster's stone buildings, conservation area and position on the River Wharfe all shape how renovation work should be carried out. ### Limestone buildings and solid walls Many older Tadcaster properties are built from solid limestone walls with lime mortar. These walls need to breathe, and using cement renders or non-breathable paints can trap moisture and cause damp. Extensions to stone houses need to be designed so they sit comfortably alongside the original building, whether through matching stone or a deliberate contrast. ### Conservation area rules The centre of Tadcaster is a conservation area, which can affect permitted development rights and bring stricter requirements for roofs, windows and extensions visible from the street. ### Flood risk near the Wharfe Properties close to the river can be in higher flood-risk zones. That influences planning, floor levels, drainage and the choice of materials on ground floors in extensions and refurbishments. ### Updating older homes Older Tadcaster homes often need rewiring, new heating and improved insulation. Doing that without damaging original features requires careful sequencing of trades, which Andrew co-ordinates. ### Garden rooms and outbuildings Many homes in Tadcaster and the surrounding villages have long gardens that suit an insulated garden room for home working or a gym. In the conservation area and on listed properties, outbuildings can need permission, so size and position are checked first. Where power runs from the house, it is installed by our registered electrician, and the base is designed to stay dry on the town's lower-lying ground near the river. Our process ## How a project in Tadcaster runs 01 ### Enquiry Call or send a message with a short description of what you want done. 02 ### Site visit and quote Andrew visits your Tadcaster property, measures up and sends a clear, itemised quote. 03 ### Planning and building control Any planning questions are worked through, and building control is arranged and managed. 04 ### The build Each stage completed by the right specialist, in the right order, co-ordinated by Andrew. 05 ### Sign-off and handover Final inspection, snagging and handover of finished work. Common questions ## Building work in Tadcaster: your questions answered Anything else, ask Andrew on 07939 194244. 7:30am to 7:30pm, 7 days a week. ### Do you cover Tadcaster? +Yes. Design Built Right is based in Thorpe Willoughby, near Selby, and Tadcaster is part of our regular working area. Tadcaster is a short drive from our base in Thorpe Willoughby, making it one of the closest towns we cover. ### How quickly can you visit a property in Tadcaster? +Andrew arranges site visits around booked work, seven days a week between 7:30am and 7:30pm. Call 07939 194244 and he will give you the earliest date he can get to you in Tadcaster. ### How much does a renovation cost in Tadcaster? +Every job in Tadcaster is priced individually after Andrew has seen the property, because size, condition and the level of finish change the figure more than location does. Pricing is never less than a day rate, and a deposit is taken before work starts, which varies by type of job. You get a clear, itemised quote before you commit. ### Do you offer emergency call-outs in Tadcaster? +No. Design Built Right is a planned renovation business rather than an emergency service. We do work seven days a week, including weekends, on booked projects in Tadcaster and across Yorkshire. ### Can you extend a stone house in Tadcaster? +Yes. Extensions to stone properties need careful design and materials, and may need planning permission in the conservation area. Andrew will talk through the options at survey. ### Which villages near Tadcaster do you cover? +We cover Tadcaster and nearby villages including Boston Spa, Bramham, Stutton, Towton, Church Fenton and Ulleskelf. ### Does flood risk affect building an extension in Tadcaster? +It can. Properties near the Wharfe may need flood-risk information for planning and suitable floor levels and materials. Andrew considers this when planning your project. ### Who carries out gas and electrical work in Tadcaster? +Gas work is carried out by our registered gas engineer and electrical work by our registered electrician. Andrew co-ordinates both as part of your project; he does not carry out gas work himself. ## Nearby areas we cover - Selby - Wetherby - York - Sherburn in Elmet - LeedsSee every area we cover, browse all services, return to the homepage or contact Andrew. ## Planning work on your Tadcaster home? Tell Andrew what you have in mind. He will visit, talk through the options and give you a clear quote, with no obligation. Get a Quote07939 194244 18 years in the trade · City & Guilds joinery · Building control handled · Open 7 days Home renovation and design across Selby and Yorkshire. Loft conversions, extensions, full refurbishments, kitchens and garden rooms, run personally by Andrew Peniston, with 18 years in the trade. ## Services - Loft Conversions - House Extensions - Full House Refurbishments - Kitchens - Garden Rooms - Joinery & Carpentry - Roofing - Tiling - Electrical & Gas Works ## Areas - Builders in Selby - Builders in York - Builders in Leeds - Builders in Tadcaster - Builders in Sherburn in Elmet - Builders in Goole - Builders in Pontefract - Builders in Wetherby - Builders in Doncaster ## Get in touch - 07939 194244 - designbuiltright@outlook.com - 2 Birch Close, Thorpe Willoughby,Selby YO8 9FB - 7:30am to 7:30pm, 7 days a week © 2026 Design Built Right Limited. Registered in England, company number 17391107. Privacy PolicyCookie PolicyTerms & Conditions Call NowGet a Quote