Refurb & Property Consultations

Buying, renovating or maintaining a property can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re faced with survey reports full of “urgent” warnings, builders giving wildly different quotes, or repair issues you don’t quite understand. You don’t need more opinions; you need clarity.

My Refurb, DIY & Property Consultation is designed to cut through the confusion and give you calm, expert, experience-based guidance tailored to your situation.

What we cover (depending on what you need):

• Understanding survey reports and identifying what’s truly important
• Knowing which issues are critical, which are routine, and which are just “cover-your-back” notes
• Reviewing builder quotes so you know what’s fair and what’s inflated
• Prioritising repairs and improvements so you don’t overspend
• What to ask the seller to fix (and what’s reasonable to negotiate)
• When you actually need extra reports, certificates or specialist checks
• DIY options vs. when to bring in trades
• Planning your refurb so everything happens in the right order
• Budget guidance and realistic timelines
• Simple fixes you can do yourself to save money

You get straight, honest advice—with no jargon, no upselling, and no overwhelm. Just practical steps, explained clearly, so you can make confident decisions.

The first hour is charged as booked here. Every additional hour of my time is charged at £35 and invoice after our consultation.

I have bought and refurbished 7 houses in the last decade and know the process inside out—from organising surveys and navigating conveyancing, to managing tradespeople and overseeing the entire refurb journey and budgeting. As a women’s DIY and refurb coach, I support women who want clarity, confidence and practical guidance for their projects. My advice is grounded in real experience—what actually works, what to avoid, and how to approach your refurb strategically.