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Looking for general advice on a big renovation project

We're not able to find a property done to the standard we want and we're considering a full renovation of a 3 bed house in the Ladder/Gardens area. We're considering:

  • side return extension
  • extending the kitchen into the garden
  • loft conversion including dormer to add a bedroom and bathroom in loft
  • full update of a dated property i.e. redo bathrooms, flooring etc

I'd love to hear from people that have done a renovation like this, particularly:

  • how long it took
  • experiences/advice on planning
  • is architect required, did you use a project manager
  • ballpark costs (DM me if you prefer)
  • any other input

Thanks for any advice you can give!

Tags for Forum Posts: architect, builder, renovation

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Permalink Reply by Elinor Dashwood on April 14, 2019 at 21:17

Hi everyone,

I am also interested in something similar- I have seen people recommending David O'Doherty on here before, but I can't find any details of him online- does he have a website or facebook?  If not, would you be able to share any further details of the work you had done?  

Sophie- how did you get on?  have you met with any builders yet?

Thanks to you all for your advice!

Permalink Reply by Alice B on April 15, 2019 at 9:02

We got David to quote for our side extension based on the reviews on HoL. We decided not to go with him as his quote was 3x higher than the quote we had from a team who also provided project management. It was really surprising to see the cost difference for identical jobs

Permalink Reply by Nick G-T on April 17, 2019 at 0:10

Hi Alice, I sent you a connection request for details of your builder? Would you mind providing contact details? Many thanks, Nick

Permalink Reply by Chris McGowan on January 15, 2021 at 19:55

Hi Alice

were you happy with the extension and would you recommend them? If so can I have their contact details

Im planning a back extension into the garden. Thanks

Permalink Reply by HG22 on January 24, 2021 at 9:37

Hi Alice, if you were happy with your builders and would recommend them could i have their contact details please? 

Permalink Reply by Alice B on January 24, 2021 at 12:27

We weren't happy with our building firm but they are very litigious so I can't write the name on this forum

Permalink Reply by MD on April 16, 2019 at 12:52

Hi Elinor

David doesn't have a website but his email is fairlopcontractors@gmail.com and his number is 07830 119421. Our work involved two reception rooms being knocked into one, completely refurbished kitchen (including structural changes and new electrics and plumbing) and new bathroom (also involving structural changes). The job was actually small compared to the complete house renovations/extensions he usually does! We couldn't fault him or his work.

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