Eco Home Professionals in Manchester

“Gary and his team have done a fantastic job for us on our project completing 4 bathrooms. They have excellent knowledge and the work was completed to an excellent standard and to the timescales that we specified. They were also great at giving design ideas when our own imagination fell short. Highly recommended”

“I would highly recommend Carter’s building consultancy. Not only has Harry been absolutely fantastic in his approach, but he has given some amazing design ideas. I wouldn’t say the process has been easy but going through the process with Harry who has stuck by our side throughout the difficult ups and downs has made it all the more worth it. The constant nagging from us, the constant out of hours calls to him and his approach to it all has been the same (outstanding) throughout. What an extremely talented person and company that we are privileged to have help build our homes. Thank you”

“We engaged Kimble Roden to design our new open plan kitchen/dining/living room. Very impressed with their professional and helpful attitude throughout along with their attention to detail. We would highly recommend them.”

“I came across Summit Architecture on google when I needed to investigate subsidence in a property I was looking into purchasing. The structural engineer was more than happy to look at past paperwork regarding the subsidence issue and then give me his opinion with no obligations, after which I went ahead and instructed for a full structural survey which was all delivered within a few days. Overall a great service from the entire team I would fully recommend. Aman Mistry”

“Architecture Unknown had the vision to guide us through a full conversion of a grade II listed building. The result is an inspirational combination of traditional Georgian features in the listed front part of the house with a modern light filled kitchen extension at the back involving a bespoke glass roof and window seat. The back elevation is a particularly impressive mix of traditional brick with modern glass and anthracite. The project was immense including full loft and cellar conversions, AU held our hands through complex relations with a myriad of professionals including party wall surveyors, conservation officers and building contractors. Much of the construction phase took place during the COVID pandemic which added an additional layer of complexity. AU were flexible and agile in an ever-changing situation and ensured safe working at all times. Their presence was calm, reassuring and professional. We would not hesitate to recommend them.”

“We undertook a massive extension and renovation project of a 1911 arts and crafts house. We were keen to incorporate eco-design elements and we were referred to Chris Rogers and GTA by our environmental consultant. From our first meeting to completion of the project Chris went above and beyond. Always coming up with good ideas that fitted our specifications. Always quick to suggest sensible solutions to problems as they arose. Always available and an invaluable point of contact between us and the contractors on site. He took us through design and planning permission, tendering, refining the scope of the works and finalising the contract with the main contractor, the build itself, snagging...everything! Our build was between July 2016 and April 2017 and I don't think we would have managed it without Chris on the team. We have no hesitation at all in recommending Chris for projects big and small (and in fact have already recommended him to friends embarking on their own projects).”

“REVIEW (A) I used the professional services of Shiels Design Ltd for the internal re-modelling of a 1980s house to create a larger kitchen, a home office and a utility room without extending the existing property. The new design was excellent and fulfilled the brief perfectly. Initially employed as architects, Shiels Design Ltd also offered a construction service which was delivered to the highest standard. The finished project surpassed expectations, added value to the property and, most importantly, created a greatly enhanced living style. I would recommend Shiels Design Ltd without hesitation. REVIEW (B) I had previously used the services of Shiels Design Ltd (see REVIEW A) so, when I purchased a large Victorian house in a conservation area overlooking the world heritage site of Snowdonia, I had no hesitation whatsoever in employing their architectural skills to design the major internal refurbishment of the property. This involved the installation of a 3-storey lift, the creation of ensuite bedrooms, open plan kitchen/dining, the conversion of a 1970s style flat roof dormer to reinstate the gabled pediment and a glazed balcony. Plans were smoothly navigated through the approval process. I invited Shiels Design Ltd to bid for the construction work as they had previously completed my design /build project on a different property to the highest standard. We successfully negotiated a contract to complete the building package; this was the best decision ever! It is accepted that working with older period buildings is renowned to present unexpected challenges. These problems were quickly overcome as Shiels Design Ltd possessed the architectural skill and expertise which enabled a swift resolution through the care and attention they gave to the building process. The refurbishment is complete and the house is now restored to superb glory.”

“Gavin from Matz Architecture designed our home renovations to modernise our character home. Gavin is understanding, confident and competent. The service and advice were exceptional.”

“We contacted Mulholland Architecture initially because we were impressed with the kinds of work Chris has done in the past. We needed someone to produce drawings for the renovation of our four-storey semi-detached house and take it through the planning process. We knew some things we wanted to achieve but weren't clear about what was likely to be possible with planning, or how to get the different changes we needed to work together. Chris' approach worked really well for us. He spent time with us in our home and sharing ideas online, finding out about how we lived and worked, and what we wanted. It's been easy working with him and we feel he 'gets' us, our interests and what we're looking for. He produced a range of great concepts for the house, each of which was a really imaginative solution. He has great vision and an eye for detail, creating some really beautiful features in the drawings we have gone with. He negotiated the planning process successfully first time, which was a bit more complicated because we live in a conservation area and were making changes to all sides of the house. He's kept to deadlines throughout and responds to questions without delay.”

“We wanted a split level extension to our house, to be built on sloping ground. we had drawn a rough idea on the back of an envelope and John turned that into a fully formed official plan. We would fully recommend John to anyone. He was extremely helpful and explained things very clearly so that we understood the process. He turned up when he said he would, and submitted all documents on time. When we asked for a change to a plan he complied fully. We found ourselves a builder who followed his plans to the letter. Our work is now completed and we are absolutely delighted with it.”