33b High Street, Belper, DE56 1GF
01773 828516
Established Building Contractors · Belper

Built to Last.
Project
Managed end
to end.

From groundworks and house extensions to loft conversions, refurbishments and new build developments — over three decades of skilled trade across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, delivered to the highest specification.

30+
Years building
experience
100%
Project managed
start to finish
5
Trusted local
trader
30+
Years of building experience across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Reg
Limited Company — Reg No. 04362330, England & Wales
All
Trades in-house: brickwork, joinery, plastering, plumbing & electrical
£0
No-obligation written quotes for every project
Accredited members of
What we do

From the ground up
to the finish.

A complete building service for domestic and commercial clients. We project-manage every job from start to finish so you only ever have one point of contact.

01 / Domestic

House Extensions

Single and two-storey extensions designed to add real space and value — from initial groundworks through to final decoration.

Enquire about extensions
02 / Domestic

New Build Developments

Full new-build homes constructed to the highest specification, from foundations and groundworks to handover-ready finish.

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03 / Commercial

Commercial Builds

Commercial developments, office fit-outs and shell-and-core works delivered to programme for businesses across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

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04 / Domestic

Refurbishments

Full property renovations and refurbishments — internal remodels, kitchens, bathrooms and complete makeovers, finished to a high standard.

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05 / Domestic

Loft Conversions

Convert unused loft space into bedrooms, bathrooms or home offices — fully project-managed from structural work through to decoration.

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06 / External

Groundworks & External

Foundations, drainage, boundary walls, driveways, patios and external works — the unseen detail that makes every build solid.

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Why work with us

A team you can
actually rely on.

As a Belper-based building company, we welcome enquiries from across Derby and the surrounding Derbyshire area. No job is too big or too small — every client gets the same standard of work.

Start your project
01

Project managed start to finish

One point of contact for the whole build. We coordinate trades, scheduling, materials and inspections so you don't have to chase anyone.

02

All trades under one roof

Qualified electricians, gas safe plumbers, joiners, brick layers, plasterers, ground workers, decorators, roofers and landscapers — all available through us.

03

Delivered to budget

Clear, written quotes upfront and projects delivered to the agreed price. No surprises halfway through the build.

04

Established & trusted local trader

Over 30 years of building experience across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, with a long track record of clients who recommend us to friends and family.

05

Mess kept to a minimum

Our team are polite, considerate and keep the disruption to your home and routine as low as possible during the build.

In their words

What clients say
about working with us.

Real reviews from real Derbyshire homeowners.

"
I employed Kev Smithurst builders to build a complete stone Annex at my property in Ambergate. Kev and his team completed the whole project from start to finish and I'm absolutely delighted with the finished result. The build quality is superb and blends into the listed building at the side of it seamlessly. All staff were polite, considerate, incredibly hard working and kept the mess and disruption down to a minimum. The project was delivered to the agreed budget and I personally can't recommend Kev and his highly skilled team enough.
Ray Walters
Ambergate, Derbyshire
Facebook Review
"
Kev, Paul and all of the team are reliable and have certainly always exceeded our expectations. They've done a brilliant job with several separate extensions on our house, as well as several work properties too. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others. Thanks again all.
Dave Jordan
Derbyshire
Facebook Review
"
Having worked with Kevin and his team over several years on various building projects we have no hesitation in recommending them. A highly skilled workforce who take pride in what they do and are totally reliable.
Sally and David
Derbyshire
Facebook Review
"
Thankyou so much for the new window. It's made a great difference. Please pass on my thanks to John, Craig and Harry, worked professional and were friendly throughout.
Mr Spencer
Kilburn, Derbyshire
Facebook Review
30+ Years experience
Est.
2002
Limited co.
Meet the owner

Kevin Smithurst.

Kevin's been working in the trade for over 30 years and founded K. Smithurst Building Contractors Ltd in 2002. The business is still owner-operated out of Belper — Kevin is on every project, every quote, every site visit.

Most of our work comes through recommendation: clients who used us once, used us again, and told friends and family. That's the standard Kevin works to.

  • Owner-operator, on every project
  • Federation of Small Businesses
  • Trusted Trader registered
  • Reg in England & Wales 04362330
More about us
Where we work

Belper & surrounding areas.

Based in Belper and covering Derby plus the wider Derbyshire area and Nottinghamshire. If you're a little further out, give us a call — we'll usually still come and quote.

  • Belper
  • Derby
  • Ripley
  • Alfreton
  • Matlock
  • Bakewell
  • Ambergate
  • Heanor
  • Duffield
  • Kilburn
  • Allestree
  • Quarndon
  • Wirksworth
  • Crich
  • Mickleover
  • Little Eaton
  • Holbrook
  • Heage
How we work

From first call
to handover.

A clear, four-step process that keeps every project on track and the client in the loop the whole way through.

01 / Talk

Initial chat

Call, message us, or fill in the form below. We'll book a site visit to see the property and answer any questions.

02 / Quote

Written quote

A clear, itemised quote covering scope, materials, labour and timeline — no hidden extras, no jargon.

03 / Build

Project managed build

We coordinate every trade and every inspection. You get regular progress updates and a single point of contact.

04 / Hand over

Snag & sign-off

Final walk-through together, any minor snags sorted, and full handover with workmanship backed up.

Get in touch

Start your
project today.

Call us directly, drop us a WhatsApp, or fill in the form and the message will open WhatsApp ready to send. We aim to respond to all enquiries the same working day.

Call us
07966 207758
Based in
33b High Street, Belper, DE56 1GF — covering Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire

Request a callback

Tell us about your project — we'll come back to you the same working day.

We'll respond the same working day. Your details only ever go to K. Smithurst — they're never shared.

Got a project
in mind?

Whether it's a single-storey extension or a full new build, we'd love to talk it through. Pick up the phone or drop us a WhatsApp — no pressure, no obligation.