design & build project in Spring Post Reply

[falconmum]

Urgently looking for recommendations on design and build builders for a ground floor refurb , kitchen and decoration work for a project in April/May.We are looking to do a small amount of building work which will require a plan and building regs etc. Anyone experienced with that?

[Gardening SW8]

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[Andsop]

Hi there,

I am a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. I currently work for a construction consultancy on a range of different projects across London but am interested in starting up on my own project managing local projects.

If you wanted to avoid the premium of a design and build company and would like to discuss how I could help you achieve your project requirements please send me a message.

Many thanks

[Malsara]

Hi

We used Regal Builders when we did our kitchen extension and they did everything providing a design and build service. Very good company, not the cheapest but worth it in the end. speak to Kevin.

All the best
Mal

[charliert]

Also contact http://www.qualitasconstruction.com/ - quality work and lovely people too.

[Tigermum]

Hi falconmum,

Based off Streatham Common, we used Pristine Finish (Bart: 07872 338 775, http://www.pristinefinish.co.uk) last year for a kitchen, bathroom refurb and extension. Very happy with the work, very professional, best wishes x

[jamie @ dRAW]

Hi falconmum,

I have just come across your post with regards to your ground floor refurbishment. I would imagine you're close to being ready to begin works in April/May by now. If you do have any queries or require are services please don't hesitate to get in touch.

We are an architectural practice based on Old York Road in Wandsworth. We offer a full architectural design service and would take you through the whole process to achieve planning, building regulations and can see the whole project through to completion, if required.

We assist our clients through this process in the quickest time possible so they can get everything moving forward and ensure everything goes to plan. We can also organise the building works as we have a number of trusted contractors we work with and are able to achieve competitive price as well.

Any questions please feel free to get in touch.

Kind Regards
Jamie

[falconmum]

hi Jamie@draw,

I did contact you guys via your website and never got a reply, so I guess we wont be exploring that option.

regards

[jamie @ dRAW]

Hi falconmum,

I'm sorry to hear that, please accept my apologies for this.

We have just had our website redesigned by a new web company as there were problems with the original website we had built.

I will look into this for you, when did you first enquire?

Kind Regards
Jamie

[jamie @ dRAW]

Hi Everyone,

We have had a minor issue with our website, enquires haven't been coming through our website. This problem has now been rectified. Should you have any problems contacting us through the website please do not hesitate to get in touch via the details below.

falconmum, thank you for bringing this to our attention.

All the Best
Jamie

[onthewall]

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[mummysara]

Hello,


We have previously used Ashville Inc, completed a refurbishment and extension. Absolutely great, the builders where very polite and kept out the way just getting the job done, and the standards of finish was perfect.

Heres there website www.ashvilleinc.com.

Hope this helps with your search, I know if can be stressful finding the right company we got quotes from three others and chose Ashville although they were not the cheapest we had no extra costs which was perfect for our budget.

[falconmum]

Thanks mumnysara. We are still looking for builders to quote. We did get in touch with Ashville earlier but I think we won't deal well. To begin with, I don't have time to go to their showroom, shoot breeze, wait for them to come over and provide costs.

Anymore suggestions welcome

[gurgle]

Thanks mumnysara. We are still looking for builders to quote. We did get in touch with Ashville earlier but I think we won't deal well. To begin with, I don't have time to go to their showroom, shoot breeze, wait for them to come over and provide costs.

Anymore suggestions welcome

We used a local company called Cahirbridge for a full refurbishment including some extensive carpentry work - very pleased with the results and were actually a little cheaper than estimated which is unusual these days! Their number is 020 8677 2704 or mobile is Ian on 07889 223186

[LP73]

I would be really wary of all of those on here recommending buildings who only have one post - we discovered when obtaining quotes for a full refurb that a few recommendations were in fact the companies themselves.

We are going through the quoting process at the minute and have more or less decided who to go with.

It's really important to obtain a through quote and if a builder cannot be bothered to make the effort to do this (as happened with us) then you have to question their ethics.

Using a QS at this stage for quoting is useless as they cannot lost each item in detail and builders won't and don't like to use the QS sheet to work from. It's a HUGE waste of money right now. Further down the line it could be useful but only when separate from the builders.

If you use an architect and they recommend builders they usually charge 10-15% of the build fee, we obtained quotes and in some cases there was a difference of 500K so again go and get lots of quotes then narrow them down to the finer details.

Those who can be bothered about coming to see you and answering lots of questions are generally those who have better quality work. Make sure you go and see the work that they have done too.

Good luck