Inspired Building Projects Limited

After being recommended by our architect and seeing the reviews on Which Trusted Trader we decided to use Inspired Projects for our rear kitchen / lounge extension. From the first visit Mike was extremely informative and set out a comprehensive plan and budget for our project. Having never been through a process like this before my wife and I were a little apprehensive of what was to come, but our worries were quickly put to rest when Mike, Dave and the team turned up on day one. Due to government guidance my wife and I had to work from home for the duration of the project and Mike and his team were extremely friendly, understanding and considerate. We were always kept up to date with the plan for the coming days and the guys did everything they could to keep us operational in terms of kitchen appliances. Mike and his team work extremely hard and battled through the snow and the rain in the early stages to keep things on schedule. At every opportunity Mike would bring us up to speed with progress and discuss upcoming decisions we would need to make. All in all we are extremely happy we decided to go with Inspired Projects for our build. We came in on budget and the quality of work is excellent - each member of the team is really at the top of their game! A special mention to Dave who did a fantastic job with our kitchen down to the finest detail...!!! We would highly recommend Mike and his team at Inspired Projects.

I initially found Inspired Projects on the Which? Trusted Traders site, and I can wholeheartedly recommend them. Mike and his team, especially Adam and Dave, have recently completed a loft conversion for me and I’m absolutely delighted with it. Right from the initial clear and comprehensive estimate, to the last details to be completed on the build, Mike project managed the whole thing. He always gave plenty of time to make any decisions needed, liaised with the building inspector, and came up with ideas and solutions when I wasn’t sure of the way to go. And the trades people he brought in; such as the roofers, electricians, and plasterers; were all first rate and did an excellent job. I was always fully informed as to what was going on and when, and the whole team were easy-going and friendly to work with.

We used Inspired Building Projects to replace an old wood built rear extension with a new brick built one and reconfigure our downstairs space. We saw a number of builders but Mike inspired our confidence from his initial visit, both in terms of his approach and comprehensive and clear paperwork. He communicated very well and was very helpful in both solving problems as they arose during the build and providing helpful advice for us. The workforce he used were all professional and friendly particularly the two builders who were on site for the majority of the work. We elected to stay on site during the work and they could not have been more helpful in reducing stress to a minimum! The workforce was on site from 8.00am to 4pm for the duration of the project and no days were lost because people did not turn up. The work was completed to a high standard and liaison with Building Control ensured there were no issues at the completion of the project. There were no budget surprises - any additional costs arising from decisions about finishes etc. were discussed before work was carried out. The work was completed within the original timescale that was given. We have no hesitation in recommending Mike and his team.

We met with a few builders when getting ready for our project but Mike stood out for his friendliness, professionalism and clarity. We knew we wanted to work with Inspired Projects as soon as we met him and have never regretted our decision. He has always been aspirational but pragmatic and helped us transform our ground floor into a wonderful living space. We used Mike's recommended plumber, electrician, glazier, flooring specialist and carpenter - all of whom were friendly, prompt and professional. The finish of the kitchen/diner is superb. Of course, on a large (ish) job like this, there would be the odd problem that needed solving and a fair amount of additional work beyond the original quote. At all stages, Mike worked with us to solve every issue...and reassure us when we needed reassuring. We contacted Inspired Projects because of the positive reviews on this site. We have not once regretted our decision, and can now add our own positive review.

Recently had a kitchen extension and downstairs toilet and shower room. Created a 30 sqm open kitchen with island and bifolds. Inspired projects were great. Planned and project managed the entire job. Liaised with all necessary trades to ensure the workflow of the job was managed until completion. No delays and kept up to date on progress. Very impressed

Loft conversion. Detailed budget when quoting for the job. No hidden extras. Work and team on site top quality. Stayed within agreed timescale for completion.

I had an extension built in 2016 by the Inspired Projects team. They were always very friendly and professional. I was over the moon with the work they carried out. They will be starting work on my bathroom this summer. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Superb workmanship.

We had Mike and his team fit a new kitchen for us. We were really pleased with the work done and delighted with the end result. Mike was full of good advice from the first consultation and we had confidence in his team of professionals throughout. They communicated well with us and each other so that time on the job was well managed. Their work was of a high standard and the team took pride in their work. They were pleasant and easy to have around and took trouble to minimise disruption when possible. They returned to sort out minor snags very quickly. I highly recommend Inspired Projects and would use them again

Mike and his team did an absolutely outstanding job in transforming our home for us. We are really delighted with what he has achieved (it has excelled all our expectations) and we would strongly recommend Mike to anyone. The quality of the finish he produces is exceptional, he is a pleasure to work with and have in your home, and he operates the perfect balance of listening to what you want and delivering it, and also helping steer you in the right direction if you are uncertain about anything or want to hear the options. He is very creative so comes up with some great ideas and options you may not have thought of to get the best out of your space! Ours was quite a major project in our Victorian terrace, including structural works to convert a very run down kitchen and bathroom into a kitchen-diner which flows onto the garden, and then creating a bathroom upstairs in a room previously used as a bedroom. The end results are really stunning - Mike has managed to transform some really quite dark, depressing spaces into light-filled family rooms which are a pleasure to be in. We can't quite believe it is the same house. From the very outset Mike's quote was the most detailed and fairest, and he is completely honest, trustworthy and reliable. His team go above and beyond to deliver the project quickly, looking after your home, and being so respectful in terms of causing the least disruption possible. At the root of it all, beyond Mike's exceptional skill & attention to detail, is the fact that he genuinely cares about delivering something excellent which is just as you want it; he & the team are willing to work tirelessly to give that to you. We have experience of quite a few projects and we believe that is something a bit special which is quite rare to find. We will definitely be calling on Mike for phase 2 in the house. We couldn't really entrust the job to anyone else now we know what Inspired Projects can achieve!

We chose Mike to build our kitchen extension on the strength of positive comments on this website, and now it's finished we're glad we did. Mike has been a pleasure to work with. Nothing is too much trouble and we have enjoyed our regular discussions with him about managing the project. We have always been confident that he wanted to ensure we were happy with the end result. This was quite an ambitious project for us, requiring co-ordination of inputs of labour and materials from a number of sources, but Mike has kept it under control and seen it through to a successful conclusion. Ammi and his team did a great job on the main build and their bricklaying and pointing in particular has been much admired. In terms of value for money, I don't think we could have done better than engage Mike and his team at Inspired Projects.

Mike and his team built us a new kitchen extension and utility room. This was a fairly major operation, involving extending the area of the house to the back and side and opening up the breakfast room, plus of course installing plumbing and electrics (including underfloor heating). Mike was a tower of strength throughout, always available to discuss any issues and making sure we were not left waiting for things to happen. He kept us fully in the picture on costs and we ended up spending less than we had expected. Two years on, we remain entirely happy with the quality of the work undertaken.

Mike and his team (mainly Dave and Steve) recently fitted a new kitchen for us. Not only were they a pleasure to have in the house, but they clearly care about doing a good job and the quality of the work was excellent. We had no qualms about honesty, trustworthiness or professionalism and will call upon Mike in the future when another project arises.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mike and his team to anyone undertaking a major home refurbishment project. Having decided to reconfigure the ground floor space in our 1930's semi, we found an architect and then shared the plans with three builders. We found it easy to relate to Mike from the outset, and after seeing a similar project on which he was working, deciding to use his talents was an easy choice. Between our first meeting in November 2013 and the start date on 1st April 2014, Mike introduced to the members of his team. With them we were able to discuss our requirements and refine our choices, using their considerable expertise and it was obvious that they were engaged in the aim for us to achieve the best solutions for our project. This involved converting the integral garage into a shower room and utility area with access from the hallway; removing the wall separating the old lounge from the kitchen at the rear of the house to create a spacious kitchen dining area, with bifold doors opening on to the back garden; and the installation of underfloor heating, zoned, to the whole of the ground floor. Upstairs we completely refurbished our four bedrooms, which included replacing a ceiling, replastering throughout, and refitting and modernising our bathroom. The whole house was rewired, with extra power and lighting circuits in the garden, and the plumbing was renewed throughout using a megaflow high pressure system. Because of the scale of the work, my husband and I moved out and were only able to visit once a week to review progress. This is when we came to fully appreciate Mike's skill as a communicator. We received e-mails, phone calls and texts whenever decisions had to be made or to update us on progress, accompanied by photos. He kept track of payments on a spread sheet, which was extremely useful. He was very flexible when we changed our minds, were a bit slow with some decisions, and brought in an interior designer with exacting standards - fortunately she found no fault with Mike's workmanship and wants to use him again! Although there were a few hiccups with the supply of bathroom and kitchen fittings, Mike coped with any problem with good humour and always came up with a solution. He was 100% reliable, honest, hard working and a great project manager.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mike and his team to anyone undertaking a major home refurbishment project. Having decided to reconfigure the ground floor space in our 1930's semi, we found an architect and then shared the plans with three builders. We found it easy to relate to Mike from the outset, and after seeing a similar project on which he was working, deciding to use his talents was an easy choice. Between our first meeting in November 2013 and the start date on 1st April 2014, Mike introduced to the members of his team. With them we were able to discuss our requirements and refine our choices, using their considerable expertise and it was obvious that they were engaged in the aim for us to achieve the best solutions for our project. This involved converting the integral garage into a shower room and utility area with access from the hallway; removing the wall separating the old lounge from the kitchen at the rear of the house to create a spacious kitchen dining area, with bifold doors opening on to the back garden; and the installation of underfloor heating, zoned, to the whole of the ground floor. Upstairs we completely refurbished our four bedrooms, which included replacing a ceiling, replastering throughout, and refitting and modernising our bathroom. The whole house was rewired, with extra power and lighting circuits in the garden, and the plumbing was renewed throughout using a megaflow high pressure system. Because of the scale of the work, my husband and I moved out and were only able to visit once a week to review progress. This is when we came to fully appreciate Mike's skill as a communicator. We received e-mails, phone calls and texts whenever decisions had to be made or to update us on progress, accompanied by photos. He kept track of payments on a spread sheet, which was extremely useful. He was very flexible when we changed our minds, were a bit slow with some decisions, and brought in an interior designer with exacting standards - fortunatel

Mike fitted a new bathroom for us earlier this year (March 2014) and we were delighted with the result, and the way in which he and Rob went about the job. As others have mentioned, Mike was incredibly helpful from the outset - taking the time to understand what we wanted on his initial and follow-up visit, and answering the many questions we had before work could commence. He gave us many tips on where to source materials and what things we needed to look out for, and is always looking to keep the budget down where possible. Once underway, Mike and Rob got on with the job swiftly, tidily and professionally, and always sought our input where any clarification was needed. Ever when we were probably driving them mad with requests, nothing was too much trouble. Everything was finished to a very high standard, and when we discovered one of the tiles was unfortunately permanently marked (not their fault), Mike and Rob came back to remove it and install a replacement - this was quite a tricky job, but they did it with good grace. It's this kind of attention to customer satisfaction that goes such a long way. In terms of price, I found Mike to be cheaper than some quotes I received, and provided a clearer quote, too - very fair value for money I would say.