About | Ellis Design & Build

about us

At Ellis Design & Build, we create spaces that honour both our clients’ vision and the landscape in which we work.

We are committed to delivering continuity from the first conversation to final completion,

guiding every stage of the journey with clarity, integrity and care.

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30 years experience

Established in 2016 as a family business.

30 years experience

Established in 2016 as a family business.

30 years experience

Established in 2016 as a family business.

30 years experience

Established in 2016 as a family business.

trust is earnt

Building strong client relationships requires time and consistency. Trust is often built during the initial planning phases, when inspiration is high. However, this trust can be replaced by anxiety and frustration as clients face the challenge of finding a capable and trustworthy contractor. Clients then face adjusting to new protocols and uncertainty about whether the next team will uphold the same standards.

We look after every stage of your project, including initial concept development, planning approvals, detailed design, material selection, construction, and final handover. Our integrated project management ensures clear communication and smooth transitions between phases. This holistic approach streamlines the process, reduces delays, and ensures your vision is realised without compromise

confidence in our craft

Craftsmanship is at the heart of everything we do. We use only high-grade, durable materials, focusing on precision, longevity and refined detail. Each aspect, whether structural or aesthetic, is held to the highest standards. The outcome is work that stands the test of time, both in structure and style.

Our designs are created with materials in mind. Our suppliers are chosen with great care because of the quality of their materials and our confidence in them to deliver not only on quality, but on time.

what we believe

Equally important to what we build, is how we build. We believe that strong structures are created by strong, supported teams. As a company well rooted in the local community, we are passionate about nurturing future talent through apprenticeship programmes and developing skilled craftspeople in-house.

We actively champion opportunities for women and girls in the trade, working to create a more inclusive and representative industry for the next generation.

"build with purpose,care for our people,
and leave a lasting, positive mark on our clients,
our community and the landscape we call home"

Jeremy Ellis-Jones - Managing Director

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project management

At Ellis Design & Build, we are able to combine the design and construction phases under one contract. Therefore, the potential for costly design revisions, administrative overheads and scope creep is entirely eliminated.

By bringing the project under one roof, the classic tension between the design and build phases (and contractors) is also prevented. This means that our clients are able to negate the "finger-pointing" between architects and contractors that so often leaves clients confused, frustrated and feeling more like a mediator than the customer.

Our integrated approach aligns budget with design from day one. In simple terms, we know how it will look, how much it will cost and how long it will take. No surprises.

This inevitably streamlines projects and ensures effective cost management and potentially saving up to 20% on traditional project delivery menthods.

How our streamlined model creates cost efficiency:

Eliminates Redesign Costs: Traditional projects often require expensive redesigns if the architect's plans exceed the builder's budget. With design-build, the team prices the project as it develops, keeping the concept grounded in reality.
Faster Project Delivery: Overlapping the design and construction phases trims months off the schedule. This minimises interim financing costs, reduces rental fees, and means you can utilise your new space quicker.
Reduced Procurement Fees: You only manage one contract rather than bidding out the design to an architect and the construction to a separate general contractor, saving on legal and administrative fees.
Fewer Variation Orders: Because the builder and designer collaborate from the start, construction clashes are caught and resolved on paper rather than as expensive "surprise negotiations" on site.