Real projects. Real situations.
Real outcomes.
Every case study on this page is based on a real situation handled by BGP. Names and identifying details have been changed to protect client confidentiality.
A well-planned project. A seriously dangerous build.
Structural failure on a residential extension - identified and resolved within hours of BGP being contacted.
RS, Amersham
"After moving to a new area for our children’s schools, we hired a recommended builder for our home extension. He asked for a £20,000 advance for materials, but then he vanished. We were lost until someone on a Facebook group mentioned The Building Guidance Partnership. They were incredibly supportive, helping us find trustworthy builders and ensuring we didn't make the same mistake again."
M.S., Hinckley
"We started our build without understanding the importance of planning permission. The builder seemed great - he even introduced us to an architect. Everything seemed fine until the Council served us with enforcement notices after completion, and our lender was notified. We spent three stressful years fighting and stressing over this. Eventually, The Building Guidance Partnership stepped in, and their guidance was invaluable. They helped us navigate the council's requirements, and I can’t thank them enough for getting us back on track."
M.S., Camberley
"We’re midway through our build, and having BGP on board has been a game-changer. We struggled at first with comparing builders' quotes - they were impossible to understand. BGP helped us start all over. They prepared a detailed list, and suddenly everything was clear. Without their help things would be much harder. It is about attention to detail."
H.B., Kent
"Living in a small village, we thought hiring a neighbour-recommended builder would be easy, but we learned that checks are a big deal. Midway through our project, we realised the builder did not get inspections done. Thanks to BGP, we got things on track. They helped explain to the builder, and we got all necessary certificates."
L.T., Birmingham
"I have not met Sunil or his team. I only spoke with them on Zoom. I live outside Birmingham, but the consultation was so in-depth. We were clueless about managing a construction project, but they walked us through every step. Knowing we could call them during the build was a huge relief, especially with all the unexpected issues we faced."
J.R., Kingston
"Thank you to BGP for handling our neighbourhood planning consultation. We expected to face objections, but their fact sheet and meeting with neighbours changed everything. We ended up getting full support from our neighbours, which was crucial for our planning approval."
L.M., Kent
"We thought we were ready - builder hired, planning approved, survey done. Then the work started, and we felt overwhelmed. The builder’s approach wasn’t professional, and we needed help fast. The Building Guidance Partnership stepped in, and their advice on managing the builder and risks was precious. Knowing there’s no licensing for builders was a shock, but having BGP guide us through made all the difference."
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