For homeowners & property clients
A clear route through a complicated project.
Independent support for extensions, refurbishments, landlord works, investment projects and small developments.
Independent
Consultancy on your side — not a builder
Over 35 years combined experience
Across James and Caroline’s careers
Both sides
Client-side and contractor-side support
Aldershot based
Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire
Free consultation
A 30-minute conversation to start
Where we help
Clarity before cost and pressure build.
We complement your architect, engineer, builder and specialist advisers. We do not replace them; we coordinate the information and decisions around their work.
- Define the scope, assumptions, finishes and interfaces
- Build a realistic budget with allowances and contingency
- Source and compare builders, specialists and suppliers
- Set a programme and track decisions, costs and changes
- Plan inspections, prepare photo snag lists and close out handover
Join at any stage
Before design, before tender or during the works.
We first establish what is known, what has already been committed and where the risks sit. Your outputs might include a written brief, scope schedule, budget, tender comparison, programme, action log, cost report or snag list.
Useful guides before you build
- Free quote comparison checklistA printable checklist for comparing builder quotes.
- Project & construction managementSomeone experienced on your side through delivery.
- What should a builder's quote include?Know what to ask for.
- How much contingency should you allow?Setting a realistic buffer.
- Project management in HampshireClient-side support from brief to handover.
Free 30-minute project consultation
A straight conversation about your project, what it involves and where we could help. No obligation.