Hello, I'm Martin Hauxwell

"My initial fears were that as I was so far away I was worried that my wishes wouldn’t always be understood or actioned as I hoped. Martin recognised the importance of keeping me informed and his wholly transparent approach to seek my approval before proceeding at every stage helped to allay any concerns I had. All the works he and his teams have undertaken on my property have been completed to a very high standard and exceeded my expectations. I would have struggled had it not been for Martin as I didn’t know anyone in the area, my French is minimal and I just didn’t have the time to sort things out. He knows many local experts in a wide variety of trades as well as having excellent relations with local authorities, councils and solicitors. Having Martin as my “middle man” took all the stress out of getting anything done.”

“I had no concerns about employing Martin as a local friend of mine recommended his services to me. I needed a Project Manager to help me rejuvenate an old property and he pulled together ideas, quotes and suggested artisans whilst managing my expectations of what was possible to achieve within the time frame and budget available. With Martin overseeing the project, I felt comfortable when leaving the property for long periods knowing that security was being maintained. In my absence, his regular reports with site photographs reassured me that my project was going to plan. He really is a one-stop-shop."

"When we bought our property we needed a project manager as we were renovating from a distance. We were concerned about finding someone with artisan connections as well as a fluent French speaker who understood local building protocol. We needed a professional with an eye for detail and someone who would manage our budget wisely. Martin immediately put our minds at ease in all of these areas and far exceeded our expectations as our project manager. He removed all the stress, dealing with issues as and when they arose with his regular site visits and photo reports. His knowledge of French building compliance and regulations ensures reliable, insured contractors deliver to a very high standard. He has been brilliant at steering me through which of my ideas are practical and has a great eye for beautiful design. Thanks to Martin, we have been able to renovate our property in three individual stages, on time and within budget. None of this would have been possible without having one trustworthy, reliable and skilled professional on the ground coordinating our plans. He really is worth his weight in gold!"

"Knowing Martin was a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors gave me confidence he could deliver a professional service. As a newcomer to the region I did not know any local construction companies nor was I familiar with local building contracts. Martin’s recommendations for reputable companies and his professional experience in the area was invaluable. Without his specialist knowledge my project would still be on the drawing board. Thanks to Martin our new swimming pool, terraces and landscaping were completed on time and within budget for my family and friends to enjoy."