The Middlewoman

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• RJRebecca J8 Aug 2025

  Last year, we completed a full renovation of our 1880s terrace, and we couldn’t be happier with the transformation. What was once a slightly sad and draughty space with good bones is now a warm, moder...

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  Last year, we completed a full renovation of our 1880s terrace, and we couldn’t be happier with the transformation. What was once a slightly sad and draughty space with good bones is now a warm, modern, and inviting home that subtly honours its heritage. A huge thank you to Sarah, the principal project manager, whose patience, expertise, and steady guidance were invaluable throughout the process. Her deep understanding of both heritage architecture and contemporary design helped us navigate countless decisions with confidence. Sarah’s extensive network of architects, designers, tradespeople, and suppliers was a major asset—every challenge had a solution, and every idea found the right person to bring it to life. We’re also incredibly grateful to Ian, our builder, who was a calm and steadying presence from start to finish. He listened carefully to our ideas and then translated them into something even better than we imagined. His craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in every corner of the house. Behind the scenes, the administrative team kept everything running smoothly. They kept us informed on budget, managed timelines, and wrangled suppliers with grace and efficiency—making what could have been a stressful experience feel seamless. This renovation was more than just a facelift—it was a thoughtful reimagining of a period home, and we’re so thankful to the entire team for helping us bring it to life.

• LWLewis W18 Aug 2025

  We're so grateful to Sarah and her team - we love our new laundry! We really appreciated Sarah's thoroughness and attention to detail in transforming our vision into the end result. The whole process...

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  We're so grateful to Sarah and her team - we love our new laundry! We really appreciated Sarah's thoroughness and attention to detail in transforming our vision into the end result. The whole process from scoping/design to implementation was smooth, transparent, and easy. Highly recommend!

• JDjohn D1 Oct 2021

  Sarah and the team helped us remodel our terrace house and we couldn't be happier with the result. It was a huge operation, yet throughout the process they were continually coming up with ideas to imp...

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  Sarah and the team helped us remodel our terrace house and we couldn't be happier with the result. It was a huge operation, yet throughout the process they were continually coming up with ideas to improve the design. The build quality is fantastic, and even a year after we've moved in they are still always available if we have any questions or issues. We achieved a home that is even more than our original expectations, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Middlewoman to anyone.

• HAHelen A15 May 2022

  We had bought a rundown house that needed to be brought back to life and an old garage (that would not fit more than a Morris Minor) replaced with something bigger. We discovered the Middlewoman from...

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  We had bought a rundown house that needed to be brought back to life and an old garage (that would not fit more than a Morris Minor) replaced with something bigger. We discovered the Middlewoman from her shop on Stanmore Road. We were immediately impressed by her response and down to earth approach to our requirements and quickly selected her to project manage the works we required. It was not an easy renovation with internal and external works and the need to relocate our kitchen. There was not one aspect of the services that Sarah provided that we can fault. She kept us within budget - by constantly identifying alternative, more cost effective solutions. Her subcontractors were skilled and careful workers and we had no problem welcoming them on site for the length of the project. They were polite and left the site clean and tidy each day. Sarah engaged an architect who enabled our rough ideas to be realised and navigated the council approval process efficiently. The project took longer than expected due to Covid lockdowns - the house being in what was classed as an LGA of concern. The interruptions did not result in any reduction in the quality of the work. The building was certainly put to the test with all the rain over the last summer. No leaks! We are very satisfied customers. We were concerned about the impact of building works on our neighbours - but all have complimented us not only on the quality of the work but also Sarah’s engagement with them so they were never taken by surprise by deliveries of bricks, steel beams or early morning concrete pours. We would highly recommend the Middlewoman and her team and would certainly use them again.

• KHKaren H5 Dec 2020

  I can't recommend Sarah and her team more highly. I had originally contacted them to help with a small fix to my kitchen floor which turned out to be quite extensive damage requiring the whole floor t...

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  I can't recommend Sarah and her team more highly. I had originally contacted them to help with a small fix to my kitchen floor which turned out to be quite extensive damage requiring the whole floor to be replaced. That the job was able to be fitted in at short notice and completed to such a high standard (and at a very reasonable price) says a lot about the quality of the team that Sarah has working with her. I'd use them again in a heartbeat.

• DADan13 June 2020

  Sarah and her team helped us with a renovation that turned out to be a much bigger project than expected. Despite the unexpected challenges, Sarah was always calm, easy to talk to, kept us informed an...

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  Sarah and her team helped us with a renovation that turned out to be a much bigger project than expected. Despite the unexpected challenges, Sarah was always calm, easy to talk to, kept us informed and involved, and managed everything very smoothly. We could always rely on her advice and she took a lot of stress out of what would otherwise have been a very stressful experience. We could not be happier with the quality of the finished product and Sarah continues to help us with other bits and pieces around the house. Thanks again to Sarah, Prue, Ian and the rest of the team. You helped make our first house something very special. We will be clients for life!