House Extensions in Harpenden, Hertfordshire

“Living through a kitchen extension on a terraced London house isn't fun. We both work full-time and have two children at school so returning at the end of each day to the property once works had commenced could be a little stressful; but PlusRooms protected our downstairs areas, created a temporary kitchen for us and were really considerate of the fact we were living through the works. They project managed the whole thing right from design, costing, adjustments, planning, build scheduling, (prompting us what to buy and when), right through the build - and we couldn't be more delighted with our new space. Living through building works is unpleasant but was made less so with Robbie and James' support and professionalism. We had the odd snagging that needed resolving at the end of the job, which you would always expect, so we are more than happy to recommend PlusRooms and may be using them again next year!”

“Amit has worked and completed one successful project for us - Wardo Avenue in Parsons Green. This was a large house, we acquired on probate and therefore in a terrible condition. It needed restructuring, remodelling and extensions throughout. He was able to take the headache away, consult with all third parties such as the structural engineer, council and planning consultants along with bringing his own team of excellent builders to design, plan and project manage a 10 month project. Most of all, this was all at an amazing price. At tender, they were different from the competition because they offer a comprehensive costing and quotation which was not far from reality once the project was finished. They have a good eye for design, and with their in house builders and excellent sourcing, we achieved a luxury finish but at high street prices! He has an excellent source list and happy to do all the running around. His company works without fixed hours (so almost a 4th emergency service) and they are extremely personable. We could have had a 10 month ordeal, but instead it was the opposite. I would strongly reccomend using Aflux if you want to take the hassle away and get a team that offers real design quality and a look of luxury but without the price tag of the usual london interior designers!”

“Ryan and his team helped us decorate our 5 bedroom house and fully fit our 4 bathrooms. We were very tight on timings and Ryan delivered what he promised us at the beginning of our agreement. Ryan is extremely professional, he has an excellent team, he follows the work through and above his services are well priced in comparison to the market. Our relationship with Ryan is on going, we still call him for advise and ask him to perform tasks for us. I would highly recommend him.”

“We were reccomended by a friend for whom Michael designed a holiday home in the South of France, which we were invited to and absolutely loved. We subsequently asked him and his colleagues to look at our house in London, which he redesigned beautifully. If we ever buy a holiday home, we will definitely call on him. Highly reccomended professional!”

“Refurbishment. Excellent service from start to finish. I was given an immediate quote along with a break down of all the costs. Work completed within agreed time frame and have loved my house ever since. Great job! highly recommend!! Thank you to Aaron and The Market Design & Build team.”

“We hired Huntsmore to refurbish two bathrooms in our house completely, including plumbing in one of the bathrooms. Working with Eamonn was a pleasure, and the fee was easily worth it. The prices we ended up paying for the hardware were significantly below retail price, and total savings probably ended up close to the cost of the fee anyway. Even if we had seen no savings at all, I would probably still say it was worth it. The entire process was completely hassle free, and dealing directly with Eamonn left us feeling very comfortable that everything was being handled, without having to pay attention to all the details around the job. Would definitely recommend Huntsmore to anyone with a renovation project.”

“St James design was recommended to me by a colleague in work when I was working in London I hired James to carry out a bathroom installation at my house in Berlin. On his first visit we went through designs of the type of bathroom I could have Within the area given. I wanted a bathroom that offered a calm and appealing approach whilst being minimalistic. I wanted to implement a clean storage systems that was hidden within the wall. James managed to supply me a beautiful shower with soft porcelain Tiles a nice glass shower screen and a beautiful bathroom suite. Everything is hidden away and it looks very clean and spacious. I will be definitely recommending him to my friends and family”

“Amberth provide talent, creativity and attention to detail from project conception through to design, construction and completion. They renovated our new house for us last year, a Georgian town house. We wanted to retain the traditional feel of the house and the original features where possible but we also wanted to create modern living spaces, particularly in our kitchen/basement. The team at Amberth listened to our ideas and the designer visited the property we were living in at the time to get a good feel for our style and how we use space. They created a design, which really focused on maximising the use of the space available, and it’s livability, but didn’t compromise on style. The designer worked with us to create concepts for every room; they really do leave no stone unturned and they get on with things, addressing any issues they come across methodically and efficiently. They take pride in their work and the quality of finishes of our tiled floors, cornices, and restored living room doors and shutters is of the highest standard. We are delighted with our new home and have had no hesitation in recommending Amberth to friends and family.”

“We hired Trevor as our architect to oversee our whole project from concept, planning, detailed design and project management - it was the best decision we made! The main focus of the project was a side return and ground floor extension with a reconfiguration of the downstairs living space and also the upstairs bathrooms to offer an en-suite to our back bedroom and a new gorgeous family bathroom. We commenced work with Trevor in January 2015 and as soon as we met and conveyed our vision and wishes, we felt that he grasped it straight away, He understood the needs of a young working family in London and the way we wanted to live and more than anything he wanted to open up our house and maximise the light into our North facing house. My essential list included a utility room, downstairs toilet and cloakroom whilst opening up and offering a large kitchen/diner/living space. Trevor designed all the functional spaces to be positioned in the middle of the house (the darkest area) and whilst we were nervous about losing a room we trusted him and it has transformed the house as basically a dark unused room is now 3 very practical and beautiful areas. Trevor also understood my obsession for storage and magically worked this into every possible area of the brief, including a clever computer cupboard/office in the kitchen area. Throughout every stage of the project Trevor was patient, a good listener and enthusiastic, however he also challenged and questioned some of our requests and stood firm on some design ideas which his expertise allowed. We felt that Trevor was much more than just an architect as he also helped tremendously with the interior design and sourcing the finishes from the radiators, work surfaces and bathroom tiles. We worked incredibly well together and it was great to have someone to bounce ideas off. Trevor also helped us recruit our builder who was brilliant and the two of them had a very positive relationship and he implemented and managed the building contract. Trevor's disposition is very calm and measured and so any small issues or problems that arose were dealt with in a constructive and managed way. Considering the size and budget of the build there was very little stress involved. Trevor was very considerate about our neighbours and helped us keep them informed with the party wall notices/planning and other legalities. As both my husband and I work full-time, Trevor was willing to conduct some evening and early morning meetings which was incredibly helpful and all meetings were very productive with a clear agenda and subsequent action list. The budget was constantly kept in mind and reviewed and we were able to maintain the original budget. Initial discussions started in January 2015, followed by design, planning and ongoing design and construction began in mid-October 2015 and we moved back in March 2016 with some finishing off continuing into April. We are absolutely thrilled with our project and it has transformed the way we live and use our home. There are so many aspects that we would not have thought about had we not used Trevor, the use of space is so well balanced and the design details were a real partnership between client and architect, which is a joy. Trevor's attention to detail and standards matched ours so it was a very successful working relationship. I would not hesitate in recommending Trevor and his services and can only thank him for enabling us to achieve and live in such a stunning house.”

“We hired Zulufish to create an ensuite bathroom and dressing room from a bedroom, to extend our kitchen into our side return and to reconfigure our 2 downstairs reception rooms. The project took approximately 6 months and we lived in the house during the work. We were extremely impressed by firstly the ideas that Zulufish came up with when discussing the project, the skill and attitude of the workmen (particularly the joinery) and the way they cleared up every evening. They cleverly converted our top floor into living accommodation for us so we had the minimum disruption possible while work was carried out. Since our work was completed we have recommended Zulufish to several of our friends who have also used them and have been very satisfied. I will continue to recommend then wholeheartedly.”