TN Design & Build

The team at TN Design & build is amazing and super professional. Shane the architect has exactly drawn my dream house and managed to get through planning very quickly. Tom is very knowledgeable and always happy to deliver outstanding quality of work. Chris is very friendly and always happy to help. I highly recommend them! :-)

Our journey with TN Design & Build began a few years ago. We were after recommendations for a builder from everyone we knew (friends, family, colleagues, neighbours) that had gone through some building work before themselves. What was interesting is that only 2 people from the 20 or so that we asked would recommend their builder, and it was the same people recommended, TN Design & Build. We initially spoke to Tom and needed some help figuring out what the best options were for our house… renovate/extend or knock it down and start again. Tom’s team of architects produced several options for both approaches, then took this a stage further and turned a couple of these into 3D computer rendered videos which really bought the designs to life and helped us visualise better what the final build would look like. After getting further advice from the team, we opted to go for the renovation and extend option and submitted this for planning with the local council. With the team’s extensive knowledge of the planning process in this area, we breezed through the planning application first time – even though it was a large extension in a green-belt area! The build began at the start of Feb 2022 with Tom’s team giving us a large breakdown of the stages and timelines involved in the project plan. As with what seems to be “the norm” with large building projects we uncovered some previously hidden issues with our house, from both the original build in the 1960’s and an extension that had been carried out. Tom’s team showed us the issues on-site, explained all our options (and costs) to us and helped us to decide on the best course of action for each. The build included a side&rear extension, new garage/roof/windows/doors/driveway/garden room, solar panels, batteries, fencing, as well as all new electrics (including 3-phase upgrade), plumbing (including underfloor heating & new water mains) and gas supply. We changed a lot of the internal layout and therefore also needed steels, new stairs, bathrooms, kitchen, utility room, plus all the rooms needed new doors, plastering and painting etc. Tom’s team even helped design bespoke furniture in everything from the media room to the bedroom cupboards. Every time my wife and I (and the kids) came over to see what was going on, everyone was incredibly friendly and professional, and everything was left clear and clean at the end of each day – even though we had moved out and were not living there throughout the project. We all felt incredibly safe and comfortable with the entire on-site and back-office teams, and the quality of the work is incredible (no wonder the team are always booked with work!). At times over the 10-months of the build we needed handholding and help with the vast number of decisions we needed to make, but thanks to the approach of Tom and the team, plus their years of experience carrying out projects like this, it was made very easy! An incredible process from start to finish!

I used TN Design & Build for both their design and build capabilities (I wanted to keep everything under one roof). I started by getting some initial ideas from them about what we could do with our house (both renovation/extension plus also knocking down and starting again), with a rough idea as to the potential costs also. This went through to a full architectural design phase with multiple options, one of which we chose to then try and get through planning - which they managed to do straight away, unlike a number of my neighbours who have struggled! The build work then started in February this year, and we had their architects on hand when we needed them (for a few minor internal changes). Having heard all sorts of horror stories from friends and neighbours that have had work done from other builders (and architects who don't work with any builders), I couldn't recommend TN Design & Build more highly if I tried! The whole team have been professional, friendly, efficient and the work has been very impressive - all our neighbours have commented!

TN Design and Build successfully completed a single and double storey extension with a full refurbishment and garden landscaping. We used TN from design through to completion and were very happy. There was clear communication between Tom and his team, who were friendly and hard working. Regular invoicing helped to manage the budget with no surprises at the end. We were able to see some of TNs projects for ideas too, which was really helpful to visualise. Tom has a keen eye for detail and a lot of knowledge on up and coming materials. The quality of the finish was high and it was clear the great amount of experience this company has. The office team ad equally professionally and a great support at the end of the phone. We have been delighted with our home and couldn’t recommended TN Design and Build enough.

I used T N Design and Build for my drawing for a ground floor and loft extension. I can't recommend them enough! The process was smooth and easy and communication was second to none from the design phase through to the application being granted. HIGH RECOMMENDED.

We used TN Design & Build to construct a single storey rear extension, modify a kitchen, study, dining room and hallway, including a new staircase. Exterior works included a large raised terrace and patio area. The site was established to a high standard with security fencing to protect our front and rear garden and included a welfare hut, site toilet, skip and safe storage of materials. The work was all to a high standard and supervised by a site foreman throughout. Sub-contractors worked to the same exacting standards. There was good transparency around budget which included a Bill of Quantities and two weekly valuations, meaning we never paid for more than completed work or materials on site. Communication with Tom was very good, and the project was completed ahead of time and within the agreed budget. I would not hesitate to recommend TN Design & Build to others.