RESIDENTIAL TESTIMONIALS

 

“JABD made what was a challenging potential project reality not only once but twice, due to permission lapse, so Julia and the team picked up on the challenge and the challenges that were constantly thrown at us. The communication made the process easy. Used terminology that we could relate to and professionalism could not be faulted. Just a big thank you to JABD.”

Mr P, Derbyshire Dales (June 2025)

 

“Thank you for your professional and friendly service. Accommodating the site visit with our schedule was very helpful”

Mr and Mrs B, Derbyshire Dales (October 2023)

 

“A helpful friendly service, with ideas outside the box!”

Mr and Mrs B, Derbyshire Dales (November 2022)

 

“Julia and Jane have been extremely helpful, keeping us fully informed of progress even whilst I have been working abroad.”

Mr and Mrs S, Derbyshire Dales (November 2022)

 

“Jabd may not be the cheapest company, however you get what you pay for. Julia really listened to what we wanted our long list of demands and requirements and drew exactly what we requested. She was always on hand for advice and support, would have long calls with us to answer our many questions and through her knowledge and experience guided us through the planning process so our build was agreed by the Planning Authority first time. Would highly recommend.”

Mr and Mrs A, Derbyshire Dales (February 2022)

 

“We are very satisfied with the service from Jabd and feel this was very good value for money. We felt we were really well guided through the planning process. We highly recommend Jabd to work on your project.”

Mr and Mrs D, Derbyshire Dales (December 2020)

 

“Julia and her team could not have been more helpful. Julia is knowledgeable and professional. She is sensitive to the ideas of her clients. I would recommend her to anyone, an excellent service.”

Mr and Mrs D, Derbyshire Dales (June 2020)

 

“Our initial instincts have proved sound. Throughout Julia has been attentive, always properly listening to our opinions, drawing us out to clarify and develop thoughts and of course offering advice, guidance, fresh insights and suggestions.”

Mr and Mrs G, Derbyshire Dales (December 2019)

 

“Prompt professional personal service.”

Mr and Mrs W, Derbyshire Dales (November 2019)

 

“We are previous clients and we like the way you receive the whole package. Designing through to planning (granted). We liked being told exactly what all the costs would be at the beginning and they were accurate. Excellent communication even when we kept ringing for reassurance you were always very patient and answered our questions. Thank you Julia.”

Mr and Mrs R, Derbyshire Dales (August 2019)

 

“Very good advice and service. Personal and professional.”

Mr and Mrs S, Derbyshire Dales (November 2018)

 

“I was extremely satisfied with the service provided by JABD, the process was explained very clearly. Extremely good value for money and would highly recommend using JABD to others.”

Mr S, Derbyshire Dales (October 2018)

 

“Very satisfied with the service provided by JABD, the process was explained very clearly. Very good value for money and would highly recommend using JABD. Julia did really well, even encountering adverse weather conditions.”

Mr and Mrs S, Derby City Council (October 2018)

 

“We have found Julia to be the ultimate professional and we are sure the plans she has produced will mean the completed building will be very special and would be a great addition to her portfolio. She is a lovely lady also.”

Mr and Mrs W, Derbyshire Dales (October 2018)

 

“Julia is very approachable and works to expected timescales. She came up with very good design ideas and also took our ideas on board. Julia dealt with a very ‘unresponsive’ Local Authority through the planning process.”

Mr and Mrs J Smith, Amber Valley Borough Council (October 2018)

 

“JABD were very quick to respond when we asked them to engage with our project. Julia considered our requirements and added her own opinions and value to the design. Julia accommodated all of our requests and nothing was too much trouble in getting our project to achieve planning approval.”

Mr and Mrs G, Derbyshire Dales (February 2018)

 

“Thank you for your help and successful result in gaining planning permission for our extension. Whilst our project has not been straight forward, you have brilliantly communicated with Council offices and kept us both well informed every step of the way.”

Mr and Mrs L, East Staffordshire Borough Council (June 2017)

 

“We would not hesitate to recommend JABD as they gave us a very professional service and guided our application at every stage, leading to a successful outcome.”

Anon, Derbyshire Dales (May 2017)

 

“Julia and her team worked extremely hard from start to finish on our requirements and despite some problems occurring through no fault of our own, we are very happy with the service received.”

Mr and Mrs D, Derbyshire Dales (May 2017)

 

“We found when briefing Julia that we were talking through our ideas with a professional who understood our aspirations, could reduce them to detailed plans and would commit herself to finding a way of realising them which would be acceptable to both ourselves and the Planners.

Once commissioned and armed with our detailed brief, Julia took over all the work for us so we were able to watch a process unfold which proceeded smoothly and effortlessly (for us) to a favourable decision.

Because of her professional skills and knowledge of procedure, we were hardly bothered by the process at all and the single site visit by the Planners did not result in any alterations or negotiations.

We felt that Julia provided a very professional service which made things easy for us. We would not hesitate to use her again or to recommend her to others. Of particular value was the feeling that her expertise and advice was available to us throughout.”

Mr S Derbyshire Dales (May 2017)

 

“Thanks for dealing with the many problems encountered during our planning and building project.”

Mr C, East Staffordshire Borough Council (April 2017)

 

“Very satisfied with the service provided by JABD, the process was explained very clearly. Very good value for money and would highly recommend JABD to others”

Mr and Mrs M, Derbyshire Dales (January 2017)

 

“Very knowledgeable and professional service. Kept fully up to date with progress and the project was completed in a timely manner”

Mr and Mrs C, Derbyshire Dales (January 2017)

 

“A really truly fantastic service and we would highly recommend to everyone”.

Mr and Mrs R, Derbyshire Dales (November 2016)

 

“Julia gave helpful advice and guidance through the confusing process of planning, coming up with ideas for our garage and extension ideas. I would recommend her to others without any reservations. A pleasure to work with.”

Mr and Mrs C, Derbyshire Dales (October 2016)

 

“We found JABD an excellent business to work with on our 2 storey side and rear extension. Julia was personable, friendly and knowledgeable turning our ideas into working plans. She listened to what we wanted, gave advice and could answer all our questions. A thorough, reliable and value for money service was provided and would highly recommend to anyone.”

Mr and Mrs A, Derbyshire Dales (September 2016)

 

“Extremely satisfied with the service provided and clear explanation given. Received good value for money, likely to recommend”.

Mr and Mrs Y, Derbyshire Dales (August 2016)

 

“Julia provided a swift and professional service. Getting planning approval for me on a challenging site.”

Mr R Sread, East Staffordshire Borough Council (August 2016)

 

“Julia came to us highly recommended by a local builder who has done some excellent work for us in the past. Julia has been a huge help to us, she is professional at all times and exemplary in her work.”

Mrs C Dean, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Dales (April 2016)

 

“I was very pleased with the services provided. Julia was very communicative throughout the design and building application process and I was very pleased that approval was received for the development of our barn.”

Mr Schratz, Derbyshire Dales (February 2016)

 

“We are extremely satisfied with the service we received from JABD. All details of the process explained clearly. Very good value for money. Highly recommended.”

Mr and Mrs F, Derbyshire Dales (September 2015)

 

“We are very pleased with the friendly efficient service provided. Nothing was left to chance and every detail was thought about.”

Mr and Mrs Goodley, East Staffordshire (August 2015)

 

“A competent and professional service was provided which resulted in a satisfactory outcome.”

Mr and Mrs Titterton, Peak District National Park (July 2015)

 

“A very personable experience. Useful suggestions made and responsive to customer needs and queries. Would recommend.”

Mrs K, East Staffordshire (January 2015)

 

“Julia took both a professional and personal interest in our job and she responded very promptly to our enquiries. Both she and her colleague were very approachable.”

Mr and Mrs M, Derbyshire Dales (January 2015)

 

“Julia and team helped us through all stages of the planning process and were able to secure the approval that we wanted while working constructively with the planning authority and ourselves negotiating adjustments as necessary to ensure that all stakeholders are happy with the final plan. At all stages of the process Julia and her team provided sound pragmatic advice to us to ensure a successful outcome.”

Mr Radlett, Derbyshire Dales (December 2014)

 

“Julia is exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful on all aspects of building design and planning process. She was thorough and considerate to our aim and budget. A brilliant service.”

Mr & Mrs B from Ashbourne, Derbyshire Dales (May 2014)

 

“Julia was recommended to us and made a fine job of our project. We are extremely satisfied with the service she provided”

Mr & Mrs Evans, Derbyshire Dales (March 2014)

 

“The best £** we’ve ever spent!”

Mr & Mrs M from Ashbourne, Derbyshire Dales (December 2013)

 

“Julia was very easy to talk to and very professional. It made everything very easy and stress free”

Anon (September 2013)

 

“This was a hassle free experience”

Ms J from Derbyshire Dales (July 2013)

 

“110% service”

Mr & Mrs D from East Staffordshire (May 2013)

 

“It was a very well informed and professional service”

Mr H from Ashbourne, Derbyshire Dales (January 2013)