Building and Drawing Services

I will say from the outset Steve did not want me as a client. A close friend of mine, a faade architectural engineer, no less, recommended Steve most highly. My husband and I had bought a wreck of a property, and this poor Leviathan needed more than a second wind. We contacted Steve. He agreed to meet us at said wreck where we gave him a tour with the addition of our visionary expectations. Our budget was sadly meagre, not through lack of funds but rather ignorance to what construction costs. This area was soon ironed out, but Steve had clearly left with the impression that I was a diva. Im a writer. Im an archaeologist. I have a Masters in dealing with the dead. If theres something Im not, its a diva. My hands are acquainted with dirt. But to convince Steve was an act of diplomacy all its own. Thankfully, he saw the light. Partly, I think, because I promised we would not be living at the building site. With three feral children, I had no intention of them going rogue. Steve set about working on the drawing for our upgrade and extension. We wanted a significant extension, and the first floor ceilings needed to be lowered to make a second. This was a Herculean task, but Steve put pen to paper and made it happen with no fuss. He was concerned about the attics height. It really bothered him. He, very sweetly, put tape on the wall, then called me to check if I was happy with the dimensions. Im 6ft and found no reason to complain. Steve saw to everything. He designed the building, and then built it. Understanding architecture, I was keen that the person who created the vision put it into practice. Only the designer truly knows his work. To sum this up, my little, feral family have been living in this amazing property for over a year. Ive left it this long to write a review because I wanted it to be honest. It takes time for construction to settle; it takes time for odds and ends to be ironed out and yet, there have been no odds and ends. Thus, is Steves legacy. Steve is an extraordinarily talented designer and builder. Were very grateful to him. What can I say we live in the house Steve built. Service: Home building
Mar 14th, 2023

Steve and his team have designed and built us a side extension together with knock through of existing kitchen and living area to create us an amazing kitchen, living and dining space, plus utility. Steves experience in design, build and project management has been nothing but A* from start through to completion. Steve is honest, if he doesnt think it will look right, if it isnt going to fit within the budget, he will tell you before hand rather than letting you go over budget or include something that doesnt work and looking back, he was right! His experience shines through. Steve spent time on the design, taking in consideration of all my wish list, tweaked the design together over several design meetings, and designed us a space within our budget. He answers the phone, he turns up whenever he says he is turning up, he answers any queries timely, he coordinates the trades efficiently, deals with any issues, and was present on the build to ensure things ran smoothly. The project was completed to a high standard, on time and within budget. Its been great having him project manage, he thinks of everything, meaning I dont have to, which has led to a pretty much stress-free build for us! The trades used were skilled, polite, paid attention to detail, turned up when they were meant to and tidied up after themselves. A great group of trades to have around during the 3-month project! At the end of the project they have dealt with any snags and been awesome about finishing some bits for us that we were meant to complete ourselves! I wouldnt have any hesitation about using Steve and his team for any future projects and recommending him to any of my friends and family. Services: Project management, Design, Remodeling, Home renovations, Home extension services
Nov 23rd, 2022

I recently had a single-story kitchen extension, a utility room conversion with a downstairs shower and toilet and an upstairs bathroom refurbishment carried out by Steve and his team. After several planning visits and discussion of options the work was carried out to a high standard at the agreed price and Im delighted with the outcome. All renovation and construction work involves disruption and inconvenience but Steve ensured this was kept to a minimum. I would not hesitate to recommend Steve if you are looking for planning advice and construction. Services: Home addition construction, Project management, Patio construction, Landscaping, Concrete pouring, Remodeling, Foundation pouring, Home extension services
Oct 7th, 2022

We are delighted with the extension that Steve and his team planned and built for us this year. The quality of the work completed was very high and the whole project was run very professionally. We liked Steve's approach of working out the best possible solution for our budget and we felt that this set his company apart from other builders we spoke to. In addition to doing a great job all the team were very friendly, polite and tidy which makes such a difference when you are having work like this done. Thank you once again. Services: Home addition construction, Home renovations, Home extension services
Jul 25th, 2022

Steve and his team have just completed a single storey side return extension and a new kitchen. The space was limited but the result has transformed the whole downstairs. It feels like a different house. Steve and I had numerous meetings before starting the building work. He worked with me every step of the way to make me think through the space differently. He had a vision and he helped me conceptualise the space in a way I had not even considered. Working with him has been a pleasure. He is the most reliable tradesman I have ever dealt with; always on time, returning my calls promptly and keeping me updated on issues and delays. This was particularly welcome in Covid time considering the disruption to the supply chain. His whole team has been professional and friendly throughout. So, a big thank you to everyone. I will certainly be recommending Building and Drawing Services for design and building work. Cathy, York Services: Project management, Design
Mar 4th, 2022