Kitchen Remodeling Sawston

George has worked on three projects for us now, two of which have involved extensive renovations to Victorian properties, including structural work and new kitchens. His attention to detail and that of his team of tradesmen is excellent. He is also an impressive project manager, which reduces stress for the client during the whole renovation process.

~ Mark Gearing and Menna Edwards

We would readily and wholeheartedly recommend George to anyone. On our new kitchen extension George provided professionalism, quality and attention to detail while delivering the project on schedule with outstanding value for money.

~ Neil Hammond and Hannah Chantler

Last summer George and his team converted my old shop premises in Norfolk Street into a one bedroom flat with a basement kitchen. I was more than happy with the results, they finished on time and the work was done to a high standard.

~ Ms Louise Boughey

We have been delighted with the quality of the work completed on our comprehensive property extension and refurbishment project. In particular, the attention to detail has been excellent.

~ Mr and Mrs Wright

George was recommended to me by a friend and came up to all my expectations. He is a friendly, honest, and reliable builder with all-round skills, completing work tidily and to a high standard.

~ Jane Newman

"We have enjoyed working with RGA who have understood our wish to extend the property in a sympathetic fashion. Their excellent knowledge and design ideas have enabled us to do this and also achieve a modern aesthetic. Their experience working in local conditions, what works and what doesn't work on Shetland, are invaluable in helping positively guide our choices."

~ Chloe Evans & Anthony Waite

"The team at RGA really understand the brief and love the challenge of working sensitively with an old house at the heart of the project. They instinctively know what works well here when it comes to materials and design elements; they are also happy to share their abundant pragmatism around ideas that might not work so well. They understand the light, the land and the weather, and are expert in considering how to co-exist with these elements."

~ Daniel Gear

"At Lerwick Port Authority, we have engaged Richard Gibson Architects on various projects and are very happy with the design and delivery of these - For some of our projects in the historic town centre, sympathetic designs that incorporate all our modern requirements have been well executed. For practical buildings that are suited to our climate and maritime environment, we find Richard Gibson Architects have been able to incorporate some architectural flair for a result that can stand the test of time."

~ Lerwick Port Authority

"Chosing a Shetland based architect for an Aberdeen extension was a little bit unusual but we had successfully used this practice before and were keen to use them again. We were extremely pleased that we did as their hands-on approach and eye for detail was excellent. We are very pleased with the service provided and the end product."

~ Mr & Mrs Vang

Really good communication. Came round promptly to quote, explained the job well, could fit in the work quickly and was flexible around my timing. After weeks of chasing for other workmen to quote and complete, that was a plus for me. On the day the team were prompt, worked tidily, was friendly and professional! Great job.

~ Jayne Fythe

Found Oakenshield through Trust a Trader, we received a quote within an hour of the visit. Despite COVID and awful wet weather in the early autumn, the firm finished our patio this week. The job was carried out very professionally, a ground crew to remove the old decking and lay the Type 1, followed by a really experienced slab layer, who took great pride in his work. All staff were really friendly and approachable, they wanted to do a job to please the client. Charles was fanatical about the team leaving the site clean each night and this inspired confidence. The final job was exactly what we had anticipated and has transformed our garden, all we need now is the new block drive and new lawn to set it all off. We would definitely recommend Oakenshield Construction Ltd. We had a small issue with one slab and had a call from Charles to confirm they would be back within a week to sort it out. Really impressed, thank you Oakenshield for transforming our little garden.

~ Simon Lee

Charles & his team were excellent. Very caring & helpful. Very pleased with my new roof & all the work that was done. I don’t think I could have found a better company than this one. It was well worth the money. I would highly recommend Charles & his team, but was a pleasure to have met them & I know I can call on him anytime in the future if I need to. Thank you Charles.

~ Gwen King

Charles was quick to come and have a look at our roof leak issue. He could easily see what root causes were likely to be and talked through different options, being sensitive to different budgets. He and his team were communicative in letting us know about coming to do the job, which was delayed a little due to a previous larger job overrunning. Most importantly, I felt Charles to be trustworthy as there was no upselling whatsoever and he was happy to talk about the technical implications of different jobs. Since the work, the roof (leadwork resetting and new ridge tiles) is yet to be tested by any proper rain – we shall see in due course!

~ Harry Jacques

Mr Stevens came to quote on the repairs required to my roof. He was very open and honest about the amount of work that would be required and what he recommended as the best way they would look to complete the work to a high standard. The repairs were done to the high standard as quoted. In the nicest way I am confident that I will not need to contact Mr Stevens again.

~ C Ward

Charles and his team replaced my roof and repaired the chimneys. He was very helpful and informative about the options available. Since completion there has been heavy prolonged rain and there have been no problems.

~ Albert Hudson

New patio Great work carried out by Charlie and his team at a good price. We now have a beautiful patio.

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We're so pleased with the work Chris and especially Matt have completed on our house, from smaller jobs like installing an in wall cat flap and an electric fire, all the way to major works. Matt has completed kitchen, bathroom and ensuite installations for us, with exceptional attention to detail as well as suggestions for tweaks to improve them at the time. He even picked up flooring when there was a fault with the one we'd purchased, and extra tiles when we ran out for one of the bathrooms! Alongside that he's been brilliant to have round the house so much, cleaning up every single day and humouring our toddler when she wanted to speak to him or show him her snacks! We can't recommend Marchant Builders enough and will certainly have them back should our future house plans come to fruition. Thanks so much guys.

~ Kerry C