Nick & Sarah, Roydon

We purchased our, Grade II listed, 350 year old Norfolk Cottage, back in 2007. Having done plenty of DIY myself, I took one look at the oak beams, the lathe and plaster and thought, no, I need help here. Coupled to the fact that we were applying for planning permission to, not only significantly improve the property, we also wanted to build a large, old barn style garage and so we sought out the advice of our architect and, as luck would have it, he introduced us to Robert!
Instantly likeable, Robert understood what we were driving at. We like simple interiors coupled to traditional Norfolk construction. It worked, during 2008 to 2009 the old roof was replaced, new chimney stack built (I had taken a photo of one I liked), utility extension built, and new double barn/garage built, all in a first class manner.

Since then further landscaping and outbuildings have been built culminating in our final major project in 2017. Living in our motorhome, on our driveway for six months, Robert and his team fully brought the whole interior back to life, releasing its history, oak and boards, previously hidden under improvements made in the 1950s and 1970s. The finished cottage is also modern, fully insulated, with all new plumbing and wiring, with the final bonus of the discovery of the oak beam, over the fire place, so yes, we are pleased with our cottage, and can’t thank Robert and his band of merry men, who worked in a cheerful and diligent way, enough, for the quality of workmanship and the support we received from them over the years. So looking back, over the last 10 years, I very much appreciate the introduction I was given and in turn I can only pass on my full recommendation to anyone wanting to bring out the history of their property, so please, as I did, speak to Robert first.