# Project 1 Design & Build Project 1 Design & Build is a builder in Ealing. Rated 5.0/5 from 28 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. Trust Score: 51 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 28 reviews. Independent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2007. That's 19 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources. We cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the builder services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry. ## About Project 1 Design & Build Ltd was started in 2006 by Damien Collins (Engineering Director) & Steve Ward (Project Director) who share a passion and enthusiasm for building high quality projects. The company is based in Ealing, West London. Starting with our own developments, with a great team with the same passion in their specialist areas of design, construction, carpentry, roofing, carpentry, electrical, heating & plumbing, tiling, decoration, joinery & finishing. Based in West London, Project 1 developed a growing reputation for building complex & interesting projects such as a contemporary new dental surgery in Chiswick and an exact replica Victorian house in Egerton Gardens, Ealing. Seeing the quality of our work, we were approached by a number of people who became our first clients, mainly for extensions, renovations, basements & alterations to tired Victorian houses in need of updating. We also started a small number of important relationships with architects, designers & structural engineers who have since recommended us to their clients. We have formed other important relationships with a wide variety of specialist suppliers to help our clients get better deals. Since then, we have become the builder of choice, for clients who are looking for a well designed, beautiful home. We have a "Fast Track" programme for clients who have just bought their home & need to extend & renovate it without wasting time. You can see the energy we put into our projects by watching us in action on the 100th episode of Grand Designs - this vast structure was completely extended & renovated in just 7 months. We are more commonly known for our work around Ealing, extending & renovating classic Victorian houses to a very high standard. Why not get in touch and tell us about your project? ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | Houzz | 5.0/5 | 28 | Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Ealing. Across 85 builders in Ealing, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally. ## Trades Builder ## Services they list _Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_ - Basement Conversion - Building Conservation - Garage Building - Home Renovation - House Extensions - House Plans - House Restoration - Loft Conversion - Project Management - Custom Build Homes - Green Building - New Home Construction ## See their work _Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_ - [Photo gallery](https://www.project1db.co.uk/projects) - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.co.uk/professionals/home-builders) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/project1db) ## Awards & recognition - 5× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2018) ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 28 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data for company number 06086856 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Current credentials shown: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 current credential on this profile. (via Public credential evidence) Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/project-1-design-build/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 1 - Federation of Master Builders: the Federation of Master Builders: members are independently inspected and can offer an insurance-backed warranty As a member of the Federation of Master Builders, you get independent vetting of the builder, the option of an insurance-backed warranty on the work and access to a dispute resolution service. - Companies House status: Active - Evidence held from: Houzz, Federation of Master Builders - Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it. ## What this business says about itself _Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_ - Good to know: Design service ## Before you hire a builder _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done. - Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced. - Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job. - Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact. - Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current. ## Contact - Phone: 07831 644455 - Website: http://www.project1db.co.uk --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/project-1-design-build Real public evidence only: every figure traces to a named source and is cross-checked. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.