I would definitely recommend them
I would highly recommend working with Marius, Ovidiu and all of the team at Progressive Design and I am exceptionally happy with the outcome of the project.
The scope of the job was a complete internal refurb including a ground floor extension, double storey rear extension, completely new roof with rooms on the second floor along with all external landscaping.
From my initial site meeting with Marius, I knew he had the team capable of delivering the vision I had for the project. The intial quote was incredibly detailed and through the project we stayed largely on budget, despite a few additional unforseen items which were agreed and added along the way.
Regarding timings, we were due to start at the end of April in the hope that we would be in before the end of the year, however we ended up moving in at the start of the new year. This was to allow the project to be fully completed.
The most important aspect of this review is to express how exceptional the team are on so many levels. The skill, care, expertise, knowledge, efficiency, attention to detail and willingness to be adaptable, helpful and solution focused made the project such an overall success. It truly felt like a team effort with everyone working together towards a shared goal.
Progressive Design not only build homes for their clients, but also forge relationships with them. The have found the perfect balance of being able to deliver large scale projects with a very personal service.
I would definitely recommend them and hope that we can work together in the future.
Mr & Mrs B
Very pleased with the final finish
Very pleased with the final finish. The journey was smooth and handled with professionalism, after relocating to the UK and taking on a large renovation it was important to have a contractor whom provided a design and build service with experience. I am not really good in writing reviews tbh. Otherwise, the fact that we keep working with you guys tells much.
Mr & Mrs R
Seamless and stress-free process
Progressive Design is a fantastic building company run by brothers, Marius and Ovidiu, who are extremely professional, creative and have an impressive work ethic. I really felt that they cared about my home and getting it exactly how I wanted.
Here’s a breakdown of my extremely positive experience at each stage of the project:
- Initial consultation: The project was a 2-storey extension with complete alteration of the internal layout, complicated by multiple levels on the ground floor. I approached 9 highly recommended builders and received 5 quotes. Progressive Design’s quote was similar in price to the others but stood out in the level of detail and the costs breakdown. Marius was the only one to return for a second visit to discuss the quote and gave time for questions and addressed concerns. He suggested pragmatic solutions for multiple issues. The quote was slightly above my budget and he took time to go through the plan and suggest options to alter or deduct certain aspect to reduce the price.
- The Build process: The project started in April 2022 during rapid inflationary times. Marius ensured this did not impact on our pre-agreed quote as he had pre-ordered all the required materials in advance. The build progressed very quickly. The on-site team worked tirelessly every day yet were always friendly and helpful. I had regular contact with Marius and Ovidiu via a Whats’app group and 2-weekly onsite meetings. There were some delays due to minor inaccuracies on the structural plans. Ovidiu recognised an area where additional support would be required which the structural engineer had overlooked! This is a testament to Ovidiu’s years of experience and his eye for detail. Ovidiu and the team always worked flexibly around issues to minimise delays.
- The interiors: The interior team worked meticulously with an impressive attention to detail and the finishing is next to none. The tiling is incredibly levelled, the skirting and paintwork are very smooth and lines are straight and even. This remains the case over a year since completion. Ovidiu with his carpentry background made very helpful suggestions to further elevate the aesthetic of the interiors.
- Completion and aftercare: The project was generally delivered within the agreed quote. There were a couple of unavoidable additions due to inaccuracies in the structural plans but Marius provided options at a range of prices and was open to negotiations. The level of service I received was consistent throughout the project and I was always treated with patience and respect despite some delays on my part. The high level of service continues with the aftercare and Progressive Design remain very responsive. There were a couple of minor issues in the last year and they were extremely prompt to fix them.
Progressive Design built for me the home I imagined in a seamless and stress-free process. I do not hesitate in highly recommending them.
Mrs O
Highly Recommend Progressive Design!
Background: We moved to Amersham in 2021 having bought a 1920s house that was habitable but required modernising in terms of asbestos removal, rewiring and insulating. In addition to that work, we wanted to extend the ground and first floors to make it a more open plan living space.
Following a tender process, we chose Progressive Design and they were excellent from start (Apr 2022) to finish (Jan 2023). In what was potentially a very stressful project in inflationary times with a young family (newborn and 3 year old), every challenge was dealt with efficiently, creatively and economically.
The main reasons for why we would recommend Progressive Design are as follows:
Dedicated Inhouse Team: this was a particular strength of the company and one that we think is quite rare having done three house renovations previously. The electrician, the plasterer, the carpenter, the foreman, sound and security, the plumber etc were all coordinated by Progressive Design. That provided focused responsibility, allowing for efficient decision making and communication. Also, the inhouse team worked very well with our kitchen, bathroom and flooring suppliers; they commented on how easy it was to work with the team.
Creativity: there was never a reaction of “not possible” and that was a reflection of the building knowledge within Progressive Design. There were many good solutions that we had not considered and they provided corrections for wrong decisions that we had made. For example, installing water softeners, creating different underfloor heating zones to economise working from home, re-working window apertures, maximising storage in eaves and understairs, sound proofing and sourcing prompt oil filled electric radiators to help our floor fitters get the house to the required temperature.
Budget and Cost Transparency: one of the reasons that we selected Progressive Design in the tender process was the detail in their quote. We were very concerned about inflation and they understood our budget constraints by pricing additional work quickly and communicated different options for us to consider. A particular cost-avoidance for us was their ability to cost up all non-perishable materials so that we had the option to purchase them as soon as possible in 2022 when inflation was ramping up.
Work Ethic: we rented a flat locally and we observed how dedicated the team were to completing our project on time. Our neighbours were very positive about the team, commenting on their hard work and how considerate they were on site.
Project Management and Communication: we had Marius as our project manager and George as our foreman. They were our main point of contacts throughout the whole project both onsite and also made themselves available via a WhatsApp group and direct mobile calls. There was also office support through Toria which was helpful for design questions and administration. We had weekly meetings which they documented and updated valuations and the project timeline. Additionally, the team worked well with building control and our engineer to meet their requirements.
Quality of Workmanship: we wanted the renovation of the house to be sympathetic to the 1920s design and the Progressive team managed to re-use and refurbish the old doors, fashion the architraves and build cabinetry to achieve this. The positive reactions from family and friends is testament to their craftsmanship.
Mr & Mrs S
Level of service have been excellent
Marius, Ovidiu and the whole Progressive Design team were fantastic before, during and after our work had been completed. We had a large project which lasted 10 months, encompassing a full renovation as well as a double storey rear extension, a loft conversion and full external works including landscaping. The team on site worked hard and conducted themselves well. The project was delivered in line with the initial detailed quotation and any unforeseen issues were dealt with in consultation with us. The aftercare and level of service have been excellent. We have no hesitation in recommending Progressive Design and have already done so. Thank you for building our dream family home!
Mr & Mrs P
We would thoroughly recommend
From the moment we started our building project to the end of it, everyone at Progressive Design has been a pleasure to deal with and extremely supportive. Most of our project was carried out during the difficult environment of COVID but Progressive were incredibly well organised and exceptionally professional throughout the challenging times. Progressive always made us feel at ease and nothing was ever too much trouble for them. Progressive were also able to suggest design enhancements which we would never have thought of but have made such a positive difference to the final design of our house. The quality of Progressive’s work is excellent and we are delighted that we chose to work with them. We would thoroughly recommend Progressive Design and would not hesitate to use them again for a building renovation.
Mr M
We couldn’t be happier with the result
Our first project ever and a huge one at that, we were careful to choose who we would work with. We had a lot of quotes but what stood out for us was Marius’ patience and his eye for detail along with his ability to come up with creative methods of problem solving.
Albeit being a premium quote for us, we agreed to Progressive Design based on how listened to and involved they were in our project even at the initial consultation.
When the project started in Feb 2020, little did we know the world would come to a standstill and everything would change forever.
How they managed to keep the site open and continued with the work during lockdown, tells a lot about their organisation skills.
Ovidiu, his attention to detail and brilliant suggestions on site saved us a lot of wrong decisions. My change of minds, indecisiveness was always dealt with patience and a smile.
Respect is very high on each member of the Progressive Design team.Each one of them go the extra mile to please the client. I always appreciate the little things people do and each one of their team members did it with a smile.
Any extras we wanted were recorded separately. Options were given for us to choose. Despite lockdowns and Covid challenges we managed to finish the project to a high standard and with not too much delay.
Throughout the project from the beginning to the end we have received consistent level customer service, always available on phone, email and whats app.
The project took as much of our energy as it did theirs, but we couldn’t be happier with the result and would choose Progressive all over again!
Mr & Mrs K
Very professional service
Very professional service, knew exactly what they were doing.
I was struck with the pride that they took in their work, when the boss was showing me the work that they had done to date when I visited the site.
Excellent communication, and quick to respond to questions or problems.
Mr W
Delighted with our new house
We had the Progressive Design team to our home for a full renovation, part demolition, extension and complete remodel, doubling the floorplan in the process. We set a fairly high expectation for the finished product and the end result is a few steps beyond what we had hoped for. The main reason we bought into Marius from the outset was because of his attitude, nothing is too difficult which is in contrast to some other contractors that we had spoken to. Because we wanted to implement our own personality to the project and package out certain elements we wanted somebody that would enable this and Marius was keen to embrace it, going an extra step by liaising directly with each contractor that we had on the project to help with a smooth process. The team were fantastic, they have a brilliant attitude, always eager to help and to go the extra mile. George was the site manager on the house having moved over from the office project so the relationship was forged even further, he was excellent, always had the answers to queries very quickly, always aware of what was happening on site and always putting enormous pressure on himself to get the job done properly. As with the office, the list of items for snagging was surprisingly small as the teams worked on a lot of this before the end of the project and all seem to have a brilliant eye for detail. Any minor snags that we have found have been dealt with almost immediately. After spending 10 years building this team it seems that they all work cohesively and have all inherited Marius’ pride in his job and motivation for customer satisfaction. Overall we couldn’t have asked for anything more from these guys and we are absolutely delighted with our new house!
So much so that Toria now proudly works with them, ensuring that every client has the best experience they can when building their homes.
Mr Hall
Pleased with the results
We first used Progressive Design to build a garage and summer room 4 years ago and were pleased with the results, so we contacted PD again when we finally got planning permission for a large extension to our house. We also invited 3 other companies to bid on our project, but ultimately chose PD. This decision was based on not only price, which was very competitive, but also attention to detail, flexibility and can-do attitude of owner Marius.
These same qualities were continually exhibited throughout the 9 month long project (also included interior renovation of entire house and new roof) from Marius and his on-site team. A large project such as this of course comes with hiccups and some inconveniences, but Marius and his team went out of their way to minimise any negative impact on us. Our project is almost complete (on-time and on-budget) and I will (almost) miss having the white vans parked outside our house full of cheerful, helpful Progressive Design workers every day except Sundays!
Mrs Thomson
Workmanship was first class
This is the 2nd time I have used Progressive Design. It was for an extensive refurbishment of a 2 Bedroom flat. They project managed and carried out all works for me. Progressive Design have a number of jobs they do at the same time, however they make the client feel as if they are the only job they are working on. They were always contactable day and night and should problems arise, which was very rare, they always had a solution .
I would not hesitate to use them again or indeed recommend them to friends and family. The standard of their workmanship was first class.
Mrs Dwek
