Berkeley Place

Berkeley Place managed the extensive renovation of our home with professionalism and attention to detail. The project was completed on time, with seamless coordination of all sub-contractors, including cost management and staged payments - an invaluable service for us as homeowners. They approached every construction challenge with practical solutions, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience. Their expertise, care, and commitment to quality were evident throughout, and we would highly recommend their services.

We embarked on the renovation of our Grade II listed property with a vision to incorporate energy-saving solutions while introducing sleek, modern touches and seamlessly blending them with the period features we love. We are certain we would not have completed this project on time or within the original budget without Nick’s invaluable advice. Always on point and prompt, he expertly guided us through the maze of planning and construction. The Berkeley Place management team was exceptional, their support was second to none, and they tirelessly fought our corner until we achieved the desired outcome. Thanks to Berkeley Place, we avoided numerous potential pitfalls. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to take on a period property renovation.

We spent considerable time searching for an appropriate team to help us refurbish and modify our tired but valuable property Bath. It took a while but we took some recommendations from friends who had recently transformed their rather grander property using Berkeley Place. I should say – this was new territory for us and we have little experience of large building projects. 10 months later, we are absolutely thrilled with the renovation, expertly managed by Berkeley Place. Nick Cryer has a wealth of experience and is very well respected. His industry knowledge, attention to detail, and moreover, consideration for our personal needs was always on tap. What truly sets Berkeley Place apart is their focus on value for money. Alec was a firm but friendly project manager who guided us in choosing the right contractors, sourcing materials at the best prices, and making smarter decisions without fuss. The result is a beautifully restored home that exceeds our expectations, both in quality and financial sense. We highly recommend Berkeley Place. The Robinsons.

From the very beginning of the process to select to a suitable team and then deliver a significant renovation project, Nick provided invaluable insight, expert guidance, and a wealth of knowledge that we simply have not found elsewhere. His understanding of period properties, how to unlock their full potential while maintaining their historic charm has been instrumental in shaping our vision and making sometimes difficult decisions. Beyond his expertise, what truly set Nick and the team at Berkeley Place apart, has been generosity with time and their commitment to driving real value for money. Of course, we had some ups and downs along the way but, we entered this project with our eyes open and we could not have achieved the outcome without our friends at Berkeley Place. I would wholeheartedly recommend Nick and his team to anyone considering a renovation project.

Unfortunately, the reality of working with Berkeley Place (BP) fell very short of the lavish praise bestowed on them in the glowing 5 star reviews. The ultimately infuriating experience begins with Nick Cryer extolling the myriad of benefits that engaging BP would bring to our project in their role as project managers both verbally and in his follow up emails. He boasted that that BP, “sit on the same side as the client”: that they have a “different set of communication behaviours” that allow “openness and transparency” and through agreeing a fee upfront, “remove the incentive on our part to drive project costs up” and “promoting a closer working relationship”. However once work started on site these described “benefits” fairly quickly revealed themselves to be totally fictitious, just hollow phrases dissolving quicker than an ice cube in boiling water with our experience bearing no obvious resemblance whatsoever to the promises proclaimed by them at the outset. What goes on behind the Client’s back is there to be discovered if you look beyond the chummy puff of the monthly meetings and do some digging. For one, the “closer working relationship” that they claim to promote is not between the client and BP despite appearances at the monthly meetings, but is in fact with the Contractors to benefit BP. They sit firmly on the Contractor’s side. Their input on our behalf, such as it was, was a total farce. For, “… a different set of communication behaviours” read a masterclass in obfuscation. Then, a month after the work started on site, Nick Cryer pops up to say that the monthly fee which BP had agreed with us upfront had to be increased by 35% because they realised they had to do more work than originally thought. This was the first alarm bell and felt very much like a well used ruse. BP had been leading the project from day one and knew exactly what was involved being as they describe themselves, leaders and experts in the field. Against our better judgement we acquiesced. Over the next few months, other things that didn’t sit well with us started to come to light, but the final nail in the coffin was when we discovered BP were receiving very significant kick backs. When challenged, they explained in an email that, “…. generally (we) receive some kick back from contractors … (which are not declared)… unless the client specifically asks”. This admission renders their original claim that the upfront fee “remove(s) the incentive on our part to drive project costs up” highly questionable. With the discovery of this large significant kick back we parted company with BP and appointed another project manager (PM). Working with our new PM is akin to entering a parallel universe so different is the experience and because there is now proper oversight, and with the invaluable benefit of hindsight, the extent of BP’s hidden earnings and manoeuvrings have been laid bare.

I have no hesitation in recommending Berkeley Place to anyone undergoing any major home improvement or renovation works. We renovated a house in Clifton together with Nick’s team remotely from abroad. They were able to oversee the entire project and manage the works according to a very tight timeline. The team at Berkeley Place, in particular Lucy, were incredibly responsive and attentive, a real pleasure to work with. They also pulled together a great trade team of skilled professionals to carry out the various strands of work required. We would not have pulled off such a high spec renovation without them

Thanks to Alec and Tom, without whom we wouldn't have been able to navigate the house refurb rollercoaster. My advice to anyone knocking down their house would be, "Don't do it", but if you've ignored that, then Berkley Place is a great outfit to help manage the stress and the cash. Having someone trustworthy and independent helped us find solutions when we were out of our depth technically. We also feel that BP's formal budgeting approach helped us end the project on speaking terms with our builders. Thanks team.

We opted for Berkeley Place to undertake a substantial renovation of our Grade II listed home, a decision we're extremely pleased with. Having previously managed a project ourselves, we encountered challenges in coordinating tradespeople. Often, initial promises devolved into excuses as the project progressed, leaving us uncertain about the truth amidst the exaggerations. Entrusting the project management and trade selection to a specialized firm proved invaluable. Their expertise in liaising with tradespeople, ensuring project timelines were met, and providing timely guidance on decision-making alleviated much of our previous stress. They adeptly navigated issues as they arose, maintaining a vigilant eye on the budget while accommodating agreed-upon extras. Their approach involved breaking down our vision into manageable elements aligned with specific trades, fostering clarity and objectivity. This helped with alignment and helped to avoid things being missed. The direct and indirect benefits of engaging such a firm are numerous, resulting in both cost savings and superior outcomes. Our project was managed by Lucy and she was absolutely fantastic. Her organisation skills, coupled with exceptional people skills meant that she was able to keep the momentum on the project throughout. Berkeley Place introduced us to wonderful tradespeople and the end result was a high end, beautiful home to live in. Thank you Nick and Lucy!

Nick has been awesome to work with and provided invaluable input and advice as we searched for a UK period home to purchase and renovate. He is more than generous with his time and an incredible resource to help you realize the full potential of a property purchase and investment. I would recommend Nick and his team to anyone considering a new project. And you will have a ton of fun along the way!

Nick and Alice provided us with an incredible service and end result. Nick has a vast wealth of experience; his ideas, expertise and knowledge are the exact reason why we chose to go with Berkely Place. Alice was an incredibly reliable, highly competent and approachable project manager and went above and beyond to ensure deadlines were met and a high level finish was achieved. We plan to use BP again in the future and would recommend to anyone wanting a first class service at a fair price.

Berkeley Place completed both a renovation and redecoration of a Grade II London home. The team managed the project from start to finish in an extremely short time frame. The entire project was completed seamlessly and they did everything to ensure the whole process was effortless. They are a pleasure to work with and we're thrilled with the results. I would not hesitate to use or recommend them again.

I really can't say enough positive things about the Berkeley Place team. Nick gave really helpful advice and insight when we first met. The builders appointed - Roksteady Construction led by Jono, and Mikey on site, were incredibly hard working, diligent, considerate and kind including to my neighbours. The quality of the finish has been impeccable and is commented on by everyone who comes to the flat. Lucy kept the whole show on schedule and troubleshot any issues beautifully - I was working outside of Bristol in a very busy job and it was such a relief to have a team I could trust and rely on.

We have been absolutely delighted with every aspect of Berkeley Place's involvement with the renovation of our Grade II listed property in Clifton, Bristol. Their oversight of the whole project, which had it's challenging moments, the contractors they recommended and the advice they provided throughout were invaluable. What we appreciated most was their real understanding of the building, what we wanted to achieve and their attention to detail. We are very happy to recommend them to others, and have been doing so already! Thank you to Nick and the whole team.

Weston Road BATH Berkeley Place managed an extensive renovation of our home. The work was delivered on time and in a professional manner. As well as managing all sub-contractors, Berkeley Place managed all sub-contractor costs and staged payment, which as a homeowner was an essential service. Berkeley Place bought solutions to the numerous construction challenges during the job. We would certainly recommend their services. Mike.

I have nothing but the highest praise for Nick, Kate and the team at Berkeley Place for the work that they did for me on my Clifton flat. From a leaking shower room to noise from neighbours, they gave me excellent advice as to how I should deal with these issues, and then organised and scheduled all of the trades needed to deal with them. Everyone turned up when they said they would, and the work was completed to a very high standard. I found that having only one person to liaise with who made all the arrangements, brilliant. I would highly recommend Berkeley Place. I will certainly be using them for my next project!

We met with Nick and from day one our project has been planned and carried out faultlessly. We would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Berkeley Place and the team. Special thanks to Chris Thorne who dealt with every query and decision making with professionalism, he was cost conscious and handled the team perfectly. An absolute pleasure to work with and it was a huge relief to have him on board. Many thanks and Phase I complete!

I am very grateful to Josh, Nick and team for their thoughtful, dedicated and attentive approach to our project. Nothing was too much trouble. They were sensitive to the needs of an historically important building whilst creating an exceptional contemporary space for our new home, We couldn't be more thrilled, thank you guys!

Berkeley Place completed a stunning flat renovation for me in Clifton in 2020, despite the challenges of Covid 19. Kate come up with brilliant ideas of how to make better use of the space available including adding an en-suite and clever storage solutions. The team were able to safely complete the project through the pandemic and made it a stress free process. The quality of the end finish was amazing, bringing out the beauty of the original features whilst creating an overall contemporary living space. I would not hesitate in recommending Berkeley Place and would definitely use them again. Jenny Clayton

Nick has been a real star, serious, professional and capable. I had a weird problem in my kitchen, and he addressed it the best he could. I would definitely recommend him for your jobs. His courtesy and availability go over and above what I have previously experienced from businesses like his. If you are tired of contractors who are coming late, are not reliable and messy, here we go: he will exceed your expectations.

We have worked with Nick as the client's architect on many projects over the last ten years. The majority of these projects have been with Listed Buildings. Nick has a deep understanding of the design issues, economics and sensitivity required to make these projects successful and provide guidance for the clients through the process. His friendly and helpful attitude helps the clients feel confident that their projects are in a safe pair of hands.

I received an excellent, very professional advice from Nick! He clearly knows what he is doing and I was so happy to receive such a great service. Nick replied very quickly to my inquiry and managed to squeeze in a visit within his busy schedule, as my roof situation might have needed an urgent repair. I'm very happy with the service and would recommend Nick's services without a second thought!

Couldn't have asked for a better job - Berkeley Place really exceeded any expectations with brilliant project managing and guidance from start to finish. It was really a case of handing the keys over and coming back to a fantastic finished project. Nick, Kate & the Berkeley team were on hand to manage every aspect, even going the extra mile to help out where possible and making the process incredibly smooth. The renovation was finished to an impeccable standard, within budget and completed well on schedule. Cannot recommend enough!

We hired Berkeley Place to help us convert two flats in an Edwardian property back into a single dwelling. In retrospect it was one of the best decisions we could have made in the whole process. Nick and his team helped us source the various contractors to gut the house, renovate and restore it back up to the beautiful home it is today. Everyone we worked with was brilliant and worked to an extremely high standard. Berkeley Place managed not only the finances but also the inevitable issues which arose which kept some of the stress levels down. There is no way we would have been able to complete this project in such a short period of time, had we managed this project ourselves. As well as being highly professional and knowledgable, Nick and his team were also very pleasant to work with and I would happily recommend them or indeed employ them again.

Berkeley Place are truly fantastic. Nick and his team were very hands on from the get go and always available to answer any questions we had - from before we purchased right through to the end. The contractors they suggested were friendly and professional and completed the job to a very high standard.

We supported Nick and his co-investors with a strategic and challenging off market transaction. The high profile Grade 2 listed property which comprised over 10,000 sq ft of commercial space, together with scope for further development represented an attractive opportunity for the customer. Whilst the property eas in unloved condition, the building was efficiently reorganised and renovated to deliver a sizeable rent uplift via a new tenant and lease arrangement. Latterly the sale of the property provided further investor returns.

Nick has been brilliant. Everything is thought through carefully and he really does know his stuff. He knows what we want and how to deliver it. He listens and he delivers. He has an outstanding team of professionals who treat you with courtesy and respect. a fantastic, able team.

Living overseas and having bought a rather run down but a gem of a Georgian Grade 2 listed townhouse in Bristol , absolute trust and faith in our project manager for the complete renovation that our house needed . In one word Nick and his team at Berkeley Place , “ delivered”. The whole house , all 5 stories were gutted , front and back gardens redesigned and planners dealt with , all within the confines of very awkward access . The opportunity for conflict with our new neighbours was obvious , but Nick and his various contractors worked with the deftness that would have made a professional PR company proud . At the end of what was a year long project , our next door neighbour told me he missed our contractors , which has to be a first ! The quality of the workmanship , the willingness to go the extra mile , and the professionalism of the financial management of what was a complex project , would all lead me to recommend Nick and his team to anyone with a similar renovation in mind .

Highly professional with an exceptional attention to detail - fantastic job. Berkeley Place proved valuable throughout the entire project, from the initial design phase through to the final delivery. The whole team was excellent, delivering on schedule and on budget. I can strongly recommend the company.

Berkeley Place have been contracted for various requests at a number of our properties, ranging from major refurbishments to kitchen and bathroom installations and decorative works. The quality of the work has been faultless – Nick and his team were always willing to go the extra mile and provided excellent communication throughout the process of each project. We will certainly be using them again and would not hesitate to recommend Berkeley Place.

Berkeley Place delivered our year-long house renovation project, while we lived in the property. I would have no hesitation in recommending them for any large renovation projects where you need all the strands pulling together to be delivered as a whole. Nick brought together the right people at the right time and monitored all the financials, dealing with any pricing pushbacks that were necessary. He managed issues arising and negotiated practical solutions, keeping the emotions of the project on an even keel and therefore absorbing those stresses and strains of living through a renovation.

Berkeley Place undertook a complete renovation of our Georgian townhouse in Bath. The whole team at Berkeley Place were professional and easy to work with. They took into consideration budgets, timings and what we were aiming to achieve. The end result was superb.

I was introduced to Nick through a local business network as I needed a local project manager / developer to manages the expensive renovations to our new house. Being new to Bristol we needed local expertise and Nick and his team at Berkeley gave that in spades. The team at Berkeley were fantastic in identifying our needs early, appointing the right architect and finding, appointing and managing the wide range of experts needed to build our project. I would recommend Berkeley Place to anyone who is renovating and extending their home in Bristol and the surrounding areas.

It was great luck on my part finding Nick... After only a couple of meetings, I left him the keys of the house. A large old houses with extensive redecorating, so there were snags, and decisions to be taken to keep costs in check. Nick and his team were not very efficient, pleasant to work with and always ready with good sensible advice. The house has been transformed, and I am about to give Nick my house keys again for a second round...

We used Berkeley Place for a substantial project on a grade 2 Georgian country house including extensive refurbishment, decoration, reconditioning 300 year old windows etc. NIck, Alex and the team were always quick to respond and happy to do the extra stuff that keeps the stress to a minimum! I would have no hesitation to recommend the service. We have infact gone on to do another two projects with Nick already.

Nick helped us with the planning and conception of our project and managed the entire process through planning, build and delivery. Everything was delivered to time, spec and cost. Something we have never previously experienced on projects. Most importantly it was hassle free for us, truly a turn key solution. Having approached a project in the way Berkeley Place do thinks we would never use a conventional builder again.

I have worked with Berkeley Place on a professional basis on previous projects. They are a highly efficient and reliable company. I have found their team to be professional and approachable. The way they work with their project costings makes it very transparent for clients.

We always enjoy working with Nick and Alex at Berkeley Place, they continually succeed on providing very high quality work for us to work on, they are organised, respectful and efficient on every building project they manage, and it is a pleasure to be part of the process.

I approached Nick to appraise a property I was enquiring to purchase and renovate. As it was going to be my first development I wanted input from someone who was experienced in this area. Nick was able to give me a full assessment of the possible work that would need to be undertaken, just from a review of the agents' photographs of the property. He was able to guide me on costs by area of the property too. I was really impressed with Nick's knowledge - he was really supportive yet warned me of the potential risks of this particular development. Its rare that you find someone who wants what is best for you and not just after your business. Unfortunately I was unable to negotiate the price down low enough to make the renovation worthwhile and proceed. Overall, my customer experience with Nick was exceptional. He is generous with his time and explains complex issues in a way that is easy to understand. I really valued his expert opinion on this project.

Berkeley Place was recommended to us by a friend as we recently bought a flat which needed renovation, including 2 bathrooms, kitchen, and various windows. It was not possible to carry out the work with us in occupation, and as our main home is in France, we wanted a reliable company to déliver the works to a high standard,and within budget. We would not visit the site until each phase had been completed. The project has been divided into 4 phases and the first two have been completed with excellent results.

We appointed Berkeley Place to project manage a substantial house extension and refurbishment, and the construction of a swimming pool and tennis court. Nick provided some valuable extra input on the initial design and ensured a smooth outcome for gaining planning permission on what was a sensitive application given the listed building and green belt status. Nick ran the tendering process for the builders, providing us with choices, and we then selected the building company that best suited our requirements. The project was a 10 month project, which was delivered on time and within budget. I highly recommend Nick and Berkeley Place. They were on site and always available, ensuring the project was going to plan. They were a dedicated team, who were extremely committed to ensuring our requirements were achieved, and as clients, we were totally satisfied with the end product. We are absolutely delighted with our house and are very thankful to Nick and his team.

We are delighted with our final new builds (x 2). Nick's builders and suppliers were all excellent, professional and hard working. The site was always kept tidy and safe, and our wishes were always met. Nick's project management was wonderful. He was responsive and quick to deal with queries. I felt Nick understood our vision clearly and more importantly worked within our budget.

We chose Berkeley Place to project manage the refurbishment and extension of our grade !! listed Georgian House on a recommendation from our estate agent.We had no experience working on listed buildings and BP helped us a lot with the architect,planning,conservation officer and ultimately the builders.Nick Cryer and Ian Cox were a pleasure to work with - very knowledgable and cost conscious..We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in a similar position to us.

We set out to create a family home which we knew was going to be a challenge. Nick guided us through the process from start to finish ensuring we achieved our goal. The end result exceeded our expectations and this is in part down to the help Nick and Berkeley Place provided.

My fears about undertaking such a major renovation, of 'runaway' costs and of disruption to tenants occupying other flats in my Clifton house, were allayed! - In fact, I greatly enjoyed the whole process working with the Berkeley Place team and the outcome is fabulous. Later, I wanted to make an addition to the kitchen area and contacted Cass at Berkeley Place who had project managed the refurbishment. She replied by return and was able to source the exact fitting and arrange installation. Much appreciated. I won't hesitate to invite BP for both residential and commercial projects in the future.

Berkeley Place looked after the substantial refurbishment of our 3-bed Victorian flat in Clifton. We have to say that it was an absolute pleasure working the Project Manager, Cass. We always found her to be highly professional with a keen attention to detail, and at the same time very personable. We were always impressed with how promptly she responded to our emails at the end of each day, during the entire 4-month project, and she was always very patient with us. Working with Cass fully justified our decision to employ Berkeley Place to look after the project for us. We were absolutely delighted with the finished result!

Nick did a terrific job in overseeing the refurbishment of our prime office. His team were incredibly professional, they were polite, timely and worked around us during our busy working day. Furthermore, he was able to source the furniture at really reasonable levels. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his services.

I have been delighted with the Project Management done by Nick Cryer and Alex Cross. They have input to the design process and then overseen the building work and recommended suppliers. They have ensured that all the work was completed to a high standard and I am delighted with the refurbishment of my house. I would recommend them to anyone considering a similar project. Louise, Clifton