Your hearing venue for a builder claim in Durham County Council: Durham County Court and Family Court
The short answer: small claims for building work in Durham County Council are generally heard at Durham County Court and Family Court — (Postcode is for deliveries only - do not use for directions - please use google maps or sat nav), Durham Justice Centre, Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3RG. Always confirm your exact venue on the official listing before travelling: the official page for this court (verified 2026-09-04).
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-09-03
The essentials
- Court: Durham County Court and Family Court
- Address: (Postcode is for deliveries only - do not use for directions - please use google maps or sat nav), Durham Justice Centre, Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3RG
- Official page: find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk — opening times, access details, and contact preferences live there. Check it the week of your hearing; venues and listings move.
Which claims go here
Money claims arising in Durham County Council — including building disputes — are issued through the county court claim process and listed at the court serving the defendant's address (or yours, for consumer contracts). The claim itself starts online on GOV.UK: the full walkthrough.
Hearing-day basics
Airport-style security; arrive 45 minutes early; bring three copies of your bundle. See what actually happens on hearing day.
Independent information directory — not legal advice.
Court name and address verified against the HMCTS register 2026-09-04 (https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk). Not legal advice.
Reviewed by Sean McNamara · 2026-09-03 · Independent information directory — not legal advice.