Garden Plans Professionals in Cookham, Berkshire

“I appointed MHCosta after they had been recommended to me by my architect who had heard about them and had visited previous projects. Their company works in a highly professional manner. My refurbishment project was a demanding project with luxurious materials and much detail especially with regards to carpentry. All the people involved in my project knew the work well and were familiar with the complexities involved; they were able to work without creating problems to the common area and other property owners in the building and without making mistakes that would result in delays and extra costs for me; they were able to anticipate problems and solve them in advance. Their work was at all times tidy. They had good planning, were not delayed in their scheduled timetable , were always willing to do their outmost to make things work and their final job is of a very high standard. Working relations with my team of professionals and myself had been excellent and time went by smoothly. I can also say that the company seems to have a very good working environment with happy relationships amongst their workers which is a big plus on the work place. Their very good knowledge of the plans made a difference for me as they could easily read and understand what was expected at any time and did not miss out on every little detail. Very polite people. I definitely recommend this company.”

“Aflux are lead consultants on the renovation and extension of a mews house in central London. Throughout the process, Aflux acted efficiently and professionally, keeping us informed of progress and any issues as they arose. Despite several unforeseen issues (mainly on the legal side) which required adjustment to the plans, Aflux managed to minimise delays and complete the project within budget.”

“We knew our garden needed a revamp, and we wanted it to be “grown-up” but still welcoming, but had few preconceived ideas. Not being gardeners ourselves, we didn’t have any plant knowledge but knew the styles we did and didn’t like. Peter, through relaxed discussion and an exchange of images, of gardens and plants, somehow managed to gauge the sort of thing we were hoping for. We were genuinely excited by Peter’s design when we saw it on paper and it was a pleasure to see the reality appearing gradually as the work progressed. We now have a garden we love and can be proud of – relaxed and elegant at the same time. Almost a year on, we still smile every time we look out of the window. The garden has remained a wonderful focal point throughout the winter months, thanks to Peter's thoughtful planting, and with Spring not far off, we are looking forward to the bulbs Peter introduced us to putting in an appearance.”

“I work closely with Pablo, Lindsey and the team at L+ undertaking accurate measured surveys of their properties. It is always a pleasure to be involved in their projects and I particularly enjoy seeing our drawings turned into beautiful contemporary proposals. Pablo always goes above and beyond the call of duty, developing realistic 3D renders of his plans so clients can visualise his design ambitions. Overall the team are organised and lovely people to be around, which really makes the difference in a stressful and usually chaotic industry.”

“We approached Charlotte Rowe to completely redesign and re-landscape our 1½ acre garden in Somerset. We were looking for someone who would understand what we were looking for and could meet our list of requirements delivering a high quality finish in keeping with our a 17th-century farmhouse and the surrounding land. It was quite a large, complex project with lots of different elements to it including a potager/vegetable garden, an orchard, a pool area and new drive and car parking areas, plus we also had issues with soil contamination – in other words, we needed to be in excellent and experienced hands. Charlotte and her team delivered a thoroughly professional service and communicated with us effectively throughout. She came up with some wonderful ideas which we would never have thought of. We especially love the beautiful gravel garden with grasses, perennials, roses and climbers and are delighted with how the overall design works so well with the surrounding landscape. Her attention to detail was very much appreciated.”

“NK Design & Build completely renovated our Victorian detached house in Surrey. They took full responsibility for project managing and completing all works. This included: - a new kitchen - a new WC - re-plastering of the entire house and repainting - Installing 2 x bifold doors - design and landscaping of front and back gardens/ driveway - remodelling of downstairs layout - removing walls, windows etc. - new roof The entire project took just 4 months and was completed on time and within the agreed budget (including contingency). We are really happy with the end result and enjoyed working with Natalie and Kelly along way. They are very professional and friendly and always provided design advice and options depending our budget. The project management oversight offered by Natalie meant we had peace of mind throughout the experience and avoided potential problems in dealing with multiple trades. This was a real value add service and was competitively priced. I would definitely recommend working with NK Design & Build. For Photos see the Victorian Restoration photos.”

“VC Design was recommended to me and I would do the same without hesitation. We contacted Veronica about drawing up plans for our ground floor extension and although conceptually we had a clear idea of what we wanted to she was invaluable in advising us how to best use the space and our options within the parameters of planning. She also contacted previous clients and arranged for us to see the work they had done, this allowed us to see first hand some of the ideas we had discussed. Veronica submitted the planning application and we have now received our approval - a job very well done.”

“.We worked with Birch Freeman Design on a major refurbishment of our home in Hampstead. The project included basement and rear extensions and a substantial remodelling. BFD were with us throughout the journey and helped us with drawing packages, visualising the final spaces and deciding on final finishes and fittings. We are delighted with our final home and it was a pleasure to work with the BFD team.”

“Worked with Nicola for over 5 years now. Really clear and efficient, projects always well organised. Clients always go for our coolest and most exciting floors! Would recommend without hesitation.”

“Brosh Architects did an extension and complete home renovation for our semi-detached 3 (now 4) bedroom house in NW London. The level of artistic style, stunning design and bespoke comfort that Lior and his company managed to eke out of our originally very poorly built hovel is just plain incredible - every day since it feels like we've moved into something that would make Grand Designs envious that they didn't follow our project. We now have a spacious, beautiful kitchen as the heart of our home, a gorgeous, tall. full glass-backed extension with spacious roof (without blocking the neighbours right to light) with sunshine entering from all directions, a luxuriously spaced entertainment deck and 2 washrooms that are elegant, comfortable and sumptuous, All aspects were thoroughly thought through and integrated into our plans. Everything about working with Brosh Architects was a delight and a pleasure. The design phase was handled well with a deft balance of structural integrity, architectural vision and, most importantly, our comfort and needs all put together into a very reasonably priced proposal. The company worked with us and helped us through the entire process - the inevitable back and forth with planning (none of it due to Brosh Architect's designs by the way), the on-point selection presented of all the items that elevated the interior and exterior (nothing cheap and cheerful, nothing overpriced - just beautiful, good quality items to complement and enhance the design) and then the ongoing communication and holding-to-task inspection of the work of our chosen contractors and builders, including some inevitable changes where we decided on a few tweaks. It is possible to get architectural firms that ask for a cheaper rate and to get a bog-standard McCube of a house with no inspired design or peace of mind over any aspect of the process or work being done , and it's sometimes possible to be charged several times more than Brosh Architect's rate and still not end up with what you want because you're just another customer with a faceless firm (I've got friends and neighbours who've been through both). Since the architect's fees are relatively small compared to the rest of the work, it's important that you get this choice right (I truly believe Brosh Architects ended up saving us the equivalent of their fees several times over in unwanted and unexpected builders costs with their oversight and contractor inspections). We have gone through this process with absolute peace of mind and we love our house - our friends who saved on these upfront costs haven't had the same experience. The end result is that we have a home that is not just perfectly suited to us, a space who's dimensions just feel right but also a house that is stylish and elegant and has appreciated in value way more than the investment was (as confirmed by several agents we've invited along since).”