Where to sue a builder in North East Lincolnshire Council — the venue and the process

The short answer: claims up to £10,000 in North East Lincolnshire Council run through the county court small claims track, normally listed at North Shields County Court and Family Court (North Shields, NE29 6AR). You start online; the court's own page is the authority on venue details.

REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-09-03

The venue

North Shields County Court and Family Court — official court page (verified 2026-09-04). Address: Kings Court, Earl Grey Way, Royal Quays, North Shields, NE29 6AR.

The process, briefly

1. Letter before action with a 14-day deadline. 2. Claim online via GOV.UK — fee by value (the fee table). 3. Defendant responds; default judgment if they ignore; directions if defended. 4. Hearing at North Shields County Court and Family Court — informal, usually under 2 hours (what happens on the day). 5. Unpaid judgment → enforcement.

Evidence

Schedule of loss + witness statement + the evidence file.

Independent information directory — not legal advice.

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Source: https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk (verified 2026-09-04).

Reviewed by Sean McNamara · 2026-09-03 · Independent information directory — not legal advice.