Testimonials
beautiful and functional family home built to last
"We worked with Paul Hurrell and his team in 2018 on our two story rear and side extension to our family home. We are delighted with the build and as importantly the engagement we had with the team. We developed a great relationship with the whole team during the build and trusted their judgement and advice (we miss them!). They gave helpful and clear guidance when we had questions or asked for changes to our plans. They were committed to the best outcome for us and gave us confidence from our initial planning stage through to completing the work. The team worked onsite everyday, six days a week and did everything possible to complete in the fastest time possible. Paul liaised with utility companies to great effect when issues arose during the build, saving us stress and ensuring a good outcome. He drew on his network of trusted trades for aspects of our work and we were very pleased with those results and the way the teams worked together. Freddie's carpentry added decorative detail and essential storage and we are thrilled with his work. Our result is a beautiful and functional family home that brings us joy every day and we feel is built to last. We would unquestionably recommend Paul Hurrell Building."
the wait is well worth it!
"Paul has just completed two new flats & a major house refurbishment for us in Oxford. The job went really well, with it coming in on time & within budget. The whole team were totally professional, with all trades willing to suggest ideas or alternatives in order to improve the job. We found them all to be totally trustworthy & a pleasure to work with. We didn't have any issues with bad language or noisy radios, and the team were always cheerful & willing to help. We didn't have an architect to oversee the works, & I did a lot of the communication by telephone and visited regularly. Paul was always available on the phone at all times of the day & would return any missed calls. With major works it is usual for neighbours to be apprehensive but Paul allayed their fears from the start. The site was always kept tidy & disruption kept to a minimum. The neighbours have since praised his work. We would wholeheartedly recommend Paul & his team, and have complete trust in his workmanship. As with all good builders he is booked up in advance but the wait is well worth it!"
highly professional with a personal touch
"We feel incredibly blessed to have found Paul and his team. They totally transformed our home and quickly became our friends as well as our builders. We so appreciated their patience with our deliberations, the pride they took in their work and the positive atmosphere they fostered on-site. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Paul to home-owners looking for a highly professional building service with a very personal touch."
beautifully done, on time, on budget, and friendly
"I cannot recommend Paul and his team too highly - they have recently finished a loft conversion and extension for us, beautifully done, on time, on budget, and in a friendly, considerate professional manner - it was a real pleasure to have the team here. Neighbours commented on how quietly and considerately the work was done. Paul was highly organised, has a great team, including subcontractors, and was also willing and able to solve the inevitable glitches that emerge during a build; in our case, finding a way to move a staircase until it was exactly right - with a good grace. We are delighted with the work and consider ourselves very fortunate to have had such an excellent builder"
Communication is easy, costs are transparent
"Paul has made two major changes to my house. The loft conversion involved a new dormer, new stairs, and a new bathroom, which are still very satisfactory after 12 years. The latest project, an extension and new kitchen, meant that almost everything in the house, and some things outside it, were changed and brought up to date, and we're very pleased with all of it. Paul also organised insulation under the floors and round the outside of the whole house. The reason I chose Paul to do the work was that I had seen what a considerate team he runs. Communication is easy, costs are transparent, the work is done well. And they made sure that even when walls were being demolished and the floor was being dug up, and everything was in chaos, we could still use the cooker, sink and washing machine - sometimes in strange places, but that just made it more interesting."
Kitchen Rebuild and Loft Conversion
"Paul and his team did a stunning job on our house: a major rebuild of the kitchen with underfloor heating and a big loft conversion with the same. They really showed a lot of care over the details, like getting the corners of our new fireplace perfectly aligned with the oak floor. What was also great was their flexibility (we changed the loft plan several times and they just kept working with us, adding ideas). Paul's an approachable, friendly guy who takes pride in doing quality work; we've recommended him to other people and wouldn't think twice about calling on him again."
We are delighted with the outcome
"We are delighted with the outcome of our building project. Paul's diligent management ensured the whole process ran very smoothly and at all times we felt reassured. His team are warm and friendly and we wouldn't hesitate to use him again should the situation arise."
professional manner, knowledge and dedication
“Having recently moved to Oxford, and not knowing any local tradespeople, we were so fortunate in having Paul recommended to us. From day one we were impressed with his professional manner, knowledge and dedication. We have now built two extensions as well as carrying out extensive refurbishments, and his team throughout have been exemplary. Not only were the projects completed on time and on budget, but the whole team have been charming, courteous and friendly. For the first time on a building project, we were actually sorry to see them leave! I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.”
adding space and modernising
“Paul and his team have done a fantastic job transforming our home, adding space and modernising every aspect to what is now essentially a new build. Everyone on the team is polite, professional and happy to explain what’s being done, offer advice and ideas. Throughout the whole journey we felt confident in the work and the leadership shwon to get the job done. Paul has a great network of sub-contractors and suppliers and is happy to do what’s necessary to get the finish you want at the best price. Everyone who has visited have been impressed by the quality of work. If you want a great job from a really friendly and good humoured bunch of guys who take pride in what they do then look no further. We have already recommended them to family and friends and hope to have them back for our next project before too long.”