Project Management Professionals in Lydbrook, Gloucestershire

“Elliott Pardington We had been looking at the Old School in Goodrich near to Ross-On-Wye for almost a year, the paperwork as always seemed to be taking for ever. As usual this was down to making certain that we had a clean title. We finally completed the October 2018. The school had been closed in 2000 and remained shut till a group of local builders purchased the school in 2008. They had plans passed by Herefordshire Council and work got underway. For whatever reasons work stopped in 2013 and the school was put on the market for sale in 2014. The prospect of converting the near two hundred-year-old school into four houses was something we were really excited about, so whilst the solicitors were getting the paperwork all set up, we wanted to find an architect with the skills needed to maintain the character and history of the building. The original builders had not used an architect to draw up the original plans but had used a structural engineer, quite frankly we had we were not given any working plans so it was a case of starting again. Looking back now we think ourselves as being very lucky to have been given the recommendation of Elliott Pardington. First impressions are very important, we knew from when we had our first site meeting with Elliott that we had been recommended to a first-class architect. What impressed us was how easy Elliott was to communicate with, he understood everything about current building method, what new materials were available to be used on our 200-year-old school. A building of this age had many issues that were needed to be overcome to make it into homes that were fit for the 21st century. As you would expect from any good architect the plans and detailing on the plans were perfect. Armed with a full set of plans our build got underway, our team of tradesmen and builders had detailed drawings on site, but if there was anything that they were unsure of or unclear about Elliott was always available at the end of a phone. It was nice to see him on site as well, as he popped in on occasions to see what progress we were making. The project was completed in November 2019. We have sold two of the four homes with another sale pending. We have all heard the expression “Planning and Preparation Prevent Poor Performance” and it is in no small part that Elliott Pardington provided us with a set of plans that made our project an outstanding success. Terry Smith Director Albert Dyer Properties Limited”

“Our first "in the flesh" viewing of the Oakwrights Kenchester barn-style garage we purchased was at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed - we were amazed at how spacious it was and the quality of the build was clearly excellent. Our requirement was for the building to be constructed on a pre-arranged base. We were delighted when we initially sought a quotation from Oakwrights to find it undercut the nearest estimate we had by £4000! The whole process of erecting the frame and tiling took three men three days from start to finish, which was amazing. They were totally professional and courteous and kept us informed of progress throughout. The end result is fantastic and gets much admiration from visitors and friends alike.”

“We have enjoyed the opportunity to work with David of Port Architects on a number of occasions. His experienced, practical approach to projects and creative design solutions ensure our collaborations have been a pleasure to work on and successfully delivered”

“Matthew design changed a 1970 bungalow into a contemporary 5 bedroom house. Matthew worked tirelessly with us in the design stage to get the right feel and look for the house. His patience at changing and trying different designs in the early stages in commendable. He has the ideas passion and vision which he communicates to the client and all building construction professionals. A great innovator. He is a good listener, ensured project came within budget and time frame and solved all the issues and problem associated with any build in a calm and professional manner. I would throughly recommend him as an architect.”

“We had considered extending our house for several years due to our growing family but the layout made it difficult for us to envisage what was possible which actually put us off taking it further. Oliver was recommended to us and took the time to understand how we currently use our house and what we would like going forward. We wanted more open-plan family living but having an old-fashioned terrace with dark, box rooms, this seemed impossible. However, Oliver’s vision has transformed our house by adding a small extension and changing the layout to make the most of the space we have, it now feels like a much bigger, lighter and spacious house. Oliver was incredibly patient and professional, taking the time to explain every aspect to us as this was a new process for us. His plans offered various suggestions for us to review and choose which suited our personal tastes. We highly recommend Oliver as he was able to take our ideas forward into an achievable project and was very knowledgeable and personable.”

“I was delighted with the service provided by Ryan, Lou and Brendan. I gave them my brief and what they came back with was exactly what I was looking for. They came up with some really contemporary ideas for the renovation of my 1939 house. They were a huge help when it came to navigating the planning process and selecting specific materials to use in the renovation. They spent a lot of time researching houses in the area and making sure what they proposed was fitting with the local environment. When it came to speccing the interiors they also came up with a fantastic design that I have been able to use as a blueprint. We are 9 months into the project and I can't wait to see the end result. BMG are a truly professional organisation that I would wholeheartedly recommend.”

“Millar Howard were our architects on our project to build what we have called 'The Gillyflower'; a rammed earth sound proofed and very beautiful, sustainable wedding and events venue. From the very early stages of this project (before we even knew what the business was going to be).. MHW worked with us on feasibility, planning, creative ideas, design and administrated the contract with our excellent builders, JR Building LTD. We couldn't be more happy with the level of service we got and they often went beyond the limits of our brief to ensure that we ended up with what is now a very popular, impressive and stunning building perfectly sitting in the landscape. Check out www.elmorecourt.com to see more.”

“Raw Design is very creative company with breathtaking yet practical interior design solutions. Definitely a pleasure to work with. We would not hesitate to recommend this company for any type of projects.”