Walthamstow, London, E17

I asked for Jonathan’s help when we were exploring whether to partition an existing bedroom as an alternative to getting the loft done to create another bedroom for our growing family, or whether we would be better off doing the loft. His advice after measuring the space and giving us partition options and costings, helped us to realise that a full loft conversion, despite the additional expense and upheaval, in the long run was a much better option both for space, liveability and adding extra value onto our property.

Highams Park, London, E4

If you are planning any type of home improvement, I can recommend Jonathan O’Dea, Home Renovation Consultancy, for an experienced, unbiased, supportive service.

I made an appointment for Jonathan, to make a home visit, which involved a two hour one-to-one consultancy. This included a discussion on my ideas and plans, with a thorough investigation of the house, identifying any potential structural problems.

He really helped me visualise the project from concept to reality and how to avoid the most common building mistakes, with sound advice on planning regulations to managing budgets. The visit was followed by a thorough and clearly presented consultancy report on my home project. This included information on prioritising essential jobs and potential costs.

This is what I found really useful:

• A concise report, listing areas requiring further building investigation, such as cracked ceilings and walls
• Estimated costings for essential works
• What to expect from builders, such as paying in installments and required building certificates

Jonathan helped me pull the whole house project together. His report is an essential guide for getting jobs in the right order, resulting in budget saving on cosmetic renovation, rather than structural essentials. Home Renovation Consultancy’s bespoke home visit and report is a great reference tool for budgeting and planning any home renovation.