Rogue builders. Runaway costs. Broken promises. Not on this project.

RB Consult is the independent, client-side advisor standing between you and everything that typically goes wrong in construction — representing discerning clients from inception through to completion.

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20+ Years Senior Experience
100% Client-Side Representation
Limited Engagements Accepted
Our Approach

The Biggest Asset You Will Ever Own

Your property is the largest and most expensive thing you will ever buy. Any money spent on it should add value to your home — and to the way you live in it.

Building work has a reputation for being stressful, adversarial and expensive. It does not have to be. We act solely on behalf of our private clients, providing clarity, control and confidence from the first decision to the last. No contractor affiliations. No divided loyalties.


What We Do

Our Services

Pre-Construction Advisory

Strategic guidance from the earliest stages — shaping project foundations before a single contract is signed.

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Cost Consultancy

Protecting your investment through precise financial control, transparent reporting, and rigorous oversight.

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Project Management

Coordinating all phases and parties to ensure seamless, on-programme delivery to the highest specification.

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Private Client Resources

Complimentary Guides

Two guides prepared exclusively for private clients — covering the hidden costs most budgets miss, and what to know before signing a contract.

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Insights & Advice

What you should know before you build

Practical guidance written for private clients undertaking high-value residential projects across Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and the West Midlands — from someone who has been on both sides of the table.

Project Management

Do I need a project manager for my home extension?

The most common question I'm asked. Here's an honest answer — including when you probably don't need one.

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Cost Planning

How much does a luxury home extension cost in 2026?

Realistic cost guidance for high-specification extensions in Solihull and Sutton Coldfield — not a number off the internet.

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Contracts

What should a building contract include?

Most homeowners sign a contractor's own terms without a second look. Here's what a robust contract actually needs.

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