# Tradesmen in Lutterworth: who we can recommend > We can pass Lutterworth jobs to the one electrician, plumber, plasterer and carpenter we trust from our own Market Harborough renovation. Lutterworth is about 12 miles away, so whether they can take your job depends on its size and their diary; larger jobs are more likely to fit. WhatsApp us for a quick, honest answer. Source: Kuote, Market Harborough trades (https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/areas/lutterworth/). Updated 2026-11-11. Lutterworth is the other market town in Harborough district, about 12 miles west of Market Harborough as the crow flies and further by road. We'll be straight with you: it's at the outer edge of where our tradespeople work. If you're looking for tradesmen in Lutterworth, we can still pass your job to the electrician, plumber, plasterer or carpenter we trust, and they'll tell you honestly whether it's something they can take on. We're one Market Harborough family. We recommend the people who worked on our own renovation because they did a good job at a fair price. We're not paid for recommendations. We just pass you to people we trust. ## What Lutterworth is like The town grew from a Saxon settlement on the northern bank of the River Swift, according to Harborough District Council's local plan. King John granted it a market charter in 1214 and it still holds a market. John Wycliffe, linked with the first English translation of the Bible, was rector here from 1374 to 1384, and St Mary's Church is Grade I listed. Lutterworth is also known for Frank Whittle's work on the jet engine. The town centre is a conservation area, designated in 1972. The council describes Lutterworth as a small market town that grew in medieval times and was heavily rebuilt or refaced in the Georgian and Regency periods. Timber framing was once common but is now mostly hidden behind later fronts, and early timber-framed roofs and upper floors often survive even where the walls have been replaced. A 2018 council heritage assessment counted 51 listed buildings in the town, mostly in the centre. A few examples from the Historic England list show the mix: - **The Greyhound Coaching Inn**: late 17th century, timber-framed with brick cladding. - **2 Church Street**: a 16th-century house refronted in the 19th century. - **13 to 17 High Street**: an early to mid 19th-century town house in rendered brick, now shops. Around the centre, 20th-century housing and industrial growth sits mostly outside the conservation area, and a large new development is planned on land east of the town. ## What that means for typical jobs ### Older town-centre buildings A Georgian front can hide a much older timber frame behind it. That changes how you rewire, re-plaster or alter a wall. Before cutting into anything, it's worth knowing what's there. See [lime plaster in old houses](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/guides/lime-plaster-old-houses/) and our guide to [renovating in a conservation area](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/guides/renovating-in-a-conservation-area-market-harborough/). Listed buildings need consent for many inside changes as well as outside ones. ### Flats and shops over shops Town-centre buildings often have flats above commercial units. Landlords need a valid EICR at least every five years. Our [EICR guide for landlords](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/guides/eicr-guide-landlords-leicestershire/) explains what's required. ### 20th-century and newer homes Most Lutterworth homes are outside the historic core. Typical work there is consumer unit upgrades, bathroom refits, radiators, skimming over old Artex (test for asbestos first if it's pre-2000; see [plastering over Artex](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/guides/plastering-over-artex/)), fitted wardrobes and loft boarding. ## The trades we can connect you with - **Our electrician**: rewires, consumer units, EICRs and extra sockets. See [electricians](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/electricians/). - **The plumber we use**: bathrooms, heating, leaks and outside taps. Gas work only by a Gas Safe registered engineer. See [plumbers](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/plumbers/). - **Our plasterer**: skimming, ceilings and replastering. See [plasterers](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/plasterers/). - **Our carpenter**: doors, skirting, stud walls and fitted storage. See [carpenters](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/carpenters/). Message us on WhatsApp: https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/go/any ## Tradesmen in Lutterworth: the honest bit about distance Our tradespeople are based around Market Harborough. Lutterworth is roughly 12 miles away in a straight line, so travel time is a real factor. In practice that usually means: - **Larger jobs** such as a rewire, a bathroom or a room replaster are more likely to be worth the trip. - **Small one-off repairs** may be harder to fit in, and for an emergency, someone closer is usually better. - **Timing** depends entirely on their diary when you ask. None of that is a promise either way. The quickest way to find out whether your job is a fit is to message us. If it isn't, we'll say so rather than leave you waiting. For places in between, see [Husbands Bosworth](https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/areas/husbands-bosworth/). Message us on WhatsApp: https://kuote.co.uk/market-harborough/go/any Send a short description and a photo or two. We'll pass it straight on and the tradesperson will reply directly. Any price comes from their own quote after seeing the job. ## Frequently asked questions ### Do your tradespeople cover Lutterworth? Sometimes. They're based around Market Harborough and Lutterworth is about 12 miles away in a straight line, so it depends on the job and their diary. Larger jobs like a rewire, bathroom or replaster are more likely to be worth the trip than a small repair. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll get you a straight answer. ### Is Lutterworth town centre a conservation area? Yes. Harborough District Council designated the Lutterworth conservation area in 1972 and it covers the historic town centre. The council notes many buildings were rebuilt or refaced in the Georgian and Regency periods, often hiding older timber frames behind. A 2018 council heritage assessment counted 51 listed buildings in the town. ### How often do landlords need an EICR in Lutterworth? In England, private landlords must have the electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years, and give a copy of the report to tenants. Any remedial work it identifies must be done within 28 days or sooner if stated. This applies to flats above shops in the town centre too. ### Should I use a local Lutterworth tradesperson for an emergency? For a true emergency, someone close by is usually the best option, simply because they can get to you faster. For a gas leak call the National Gas emergency line on 0800 111 999. For a power cut call 105. If anyone is in danger, call 999 first. ### Who handles planning in Lutterworth? Harborough District Council, the same council as Market Harborough. If your home is in the conservation area or is a listed building, check with their planning team before changing windows, doors or the outside of the house, and before altering the inside of a listed building, where listed building consent may be needed. ## Sources - [Harborough District Council: Lutterworth Conservation Area](https://www.harborough.gov.uk/directory_record/1275/lutterworth_conservation_area) - [Harborough District Council: Local Plan chapter 11, Lutterworth](https://www.harborough.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/749/harborough_district_council_local_plan_chapter_11_lutterworth.pdf) - [Harborough District Council: East of Lutterworth built heritage assessment (July 2018)](https://www.harborough.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/4616/east_of_lutterworth_built_heritage_assessment_july_2018.pdf) - [Planning Data: Lutterworth conservation area](https://www.planning.data.gov.uk/entity/44009367) - [Historic England: The Greyhound Coaching Inn](https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1292771) - [Historic England: 2 Church Street, Lutterworth](https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1218074) - [Historic England: 13-17 High Street, Lutterworth](https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1211095) - [Wikipedia: Lutterworth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutterworth) - [GOV.UK: Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-standards-in-the-private-rented-sector-guidance-for-landlords-tenants-and-local-authorities)