BetterPAD

Absolutely amazing work from BetterPAD right from inception through to build and completion of our project! We don't know how we would have done it without Irkus and Paul! We would give them the strongest possible recommendation! There is no doubt that their conscientious work throughout was absolutely critical to the project's sucess - making the process smoother and achieving the best possible outcomes. We enlisted betterPAD right at the start of our project (the renovation and extension of a Victorian terrace in West Hampstead from 2200 to 2500 sq ft over ~18months). We found the team via an online search and selected them because they seemed to be able to balance design and architectural detail, with thoughtfulness and pragmatism. That is exactly what they delivered throughout. Irkus managed the project and Paul leaned in with extra guidance and assistance when it was required (they worked seamlessly as a team without prompting by us). Irkus covered every last detail of our project and went over and above to make sure everything was taken care of. We very much enjoyed working with him - even when things were complicated or hard! Their process is thorough and organised. Drawings and schedules that they produced saved headaches, hassle and time later on. It made the tender process clear and manageable and ensured the contractors had the requisite detail to carry out the work. Naturally it was a pleasure when things were going well, but the team especially shone when problems arose during build, as they inevitably do! At times like these, the team were a mature and thoughtful guide and handled things with great focus and professionalism. It is not easy to select a team to manage a project of significant expense and personal importance. However, we got a great first impression from the very first meeting with Paul - but we could not have anticipated just how good they would be and how much we would come to rely on them! Thanks to Irkus Paul and the whole team!

Planning your home redevelopment could be a daunting and stressful task, but with BetterPAD it’s been a holistically positive and collaborative experience. We had some specific challenges that they only saw as opportunities, always presenting a few options explained in language that we could easily understand, that meant that we were able to make the right decisions for us. Their network of experts and broad team knowledge meant every stage was well managed and gave us complete confidence. We’re thrilled with the results and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend BetterPAD.

Betterpad were excellent. From the first, Paul was terrific to work with - not at all the arrogant architect trying to impose his ideas on us but always sympathetic and sensitive to our needs and lifestyle. He carefully explained each part ( and costs) of the project and came up with great plans for our extension with which we were delighted. Altogether an ideal person to work with.

Paul and the team at BetterPAD provided an excellent service for us. We very much appreciated their clear and up-front approach to costs, and the time taken to fully understand what we were looking to achieve through our proposed project. We felt listened to, and the plans reflected what we wanted, whilst also suggesting new or different approaches of the sort we would never have considered, but which really added to the quality of the overall design. We encountered some issues (no fault of the BetterPAD team) which were constructively and helpfully dealt with, and we were able to reach a position with which we were content. Throughout the entire process, Paul's enthusiasm, professionalism and real desire to find solutions were readily apparent; we felt like valued clients and are very pleased that we sought BetterPAD's input on our project.

Working with Paul at BetterPAD has been an absolute dream from start to finish. He was able to utterly transform my 1930s semi-detached home in need of quite a lot of updating into the beautiful, light-filled, joyous home of my dreams. He translated all of my descriptions and Pinterest ideas into a beautiful plan, thinking up brilliant solutions with creativity and care. Throughout the build process, he has been a phenomenal partner, working closely with the builder and me to ensure that the vision was realized as intended. Many building projects can be hugely stressful; this one has been a pure joy. I recommend BetterPad most enthusiastically and without reservation.

BetterPad from start to finish have been an absolute pleasure to work with. We are doing a full renovation of our Victorian Terrace house in Putney, which is no easy job. The way they’ve guided us through each and every stage of the process has been incredibly thorough while keeping it exciting and fun for us. We would not hesitate to recommend the team to anyone starting a project.

Friendly, helpful and a joy to work with. It was the first time we did work to a house and Paul and his team made it all easy and straightforward, would highly recommend.

We've worked with BetterPAD on a number of projects and it's always a pleasure. Very professional, highly organised and rigorous in their process and attention to detail. It also helps that they're clearly passionate about their work and about making the most of every project. Would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of upgrading their existing accommodation.

Paul and his team came recommended to us and I have to say we are very impressed. From the outset Paul has been extremely helpful, knowledgeable and engaged with our project suggesting ideas that we hadn't though about and working to accommodate the musts in the project for us. Not only have his team produces excellent drawings and cost analyses his extended network of experts have been invaluable. We had some bumps along the way with the planning department but with BetterPad's help we managed to navigate every question from the Planners and achieve the best outcome possible that many thought would not be approved. We are about to start the building process and know that if any questions arise along the way, Paul will be on the end of the phone or email helping us out with whatever is needed. Finally his recommendations for 3rd party suppliers, contractors or technical experts have also been invaluable; where we have used these recommendations they have also proven themselves worthy of the praise.

An exceptionally professional process from the initial zoom call to the initial design packs sent through. Would highly recommend working with Paul and the team who offer great guidance on your ideas and talk you through the whole process.

We worked with the BetterPAD team for our home renovation after a recommendation from a friend who has worked with them previously. We were really delighted with the creative ideas shared at the beginning of the process, and by how they managed the planning permission and other consultants that we appointed. We would have no hesitation in recommending them.

We have worked with BetterPAD for over a year now, bringing our ideas from conception to real life! We have been very impressed with their professionalism and quality of advice. I highly recommend using the Structured packs to take you through the often confusing world of design, planning and build.