“I have worked with Duncan on the total rebuild and refurbishment of an old Vicarage on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. The building is a Grade 2* property in the Sheen Conservation district. The scale and complexity of the project was large and lasted a few years from start to finish. It involved major internal renovation, re-roofing, re-wiring, re-plumbing, plastering and joinery work. A highly sophisticated security system was also installed. Duncan initially acted for me on joinery and carpentry projects, with every window in the building being custom-made replacement or scheduled for heavy duty repairs. But his level of knowledge quickly convinced me I could trust him to become the General Contractor, which he became. Dealing with English Heritage and their local planning delegates was “interesting” to say the least, but with Duncan’s help we were almost always able to get a reasonable and cost effective solution. I have found Duncan and his staff to be skilled, honest and hardworking. I have never had a single cause for complaint and Duncan always appeared to treat this project as his own house as well as to use my money wisely. In my job I am very used to dealing with sophisticated contractors and suppliers and he is among the best I’ve seen.

I would wholeheartedly recommend Duncan and his staff to the most demanding and discerning of clients on renovation, rebuilding and even new construction. I have greatly appreciated everything he has done for me on this job and I would unhesitatingly use him on my next job.”