2023 Master Builder Awards

2023 Master Builder of the Year Award winner

Vantage & Co Group Limited won the coveted Master Builder of the Year Award for this incredible resurrection of a Georgian villa standing in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. As the overall national award winner, Vantage & Co Group Limited also picked up keys to a brand new Isuzu Pick Up truck thanks to headline sponsor Isuzu UK.

A superb example of urban renaissance

One of only two original Georgian villas still standing in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, this project saw Vantage & Co Group Limited resurrect a structure that had fallen into almost total ruin, restoring it back to its former glory in magnificent style. The judges commented "We genuinely feel that it has been restored to one of the finest homes in central Birmingham".

A sympathetic restoration

The judges praised the authentic restoration, which introduced modern features to the property without disrupting its original character and feel.

An extraordinary transformation

Many of the original features have been retained and repurposed in what has once again become a functional and yet luxurious living space.

A showstopping staircase

A feature of the project is the original Bath stone staircase, which has been fully restored with hand carved stonework by Vantage & Co’s Master Craftsmen.

An award-winning bathroom

In the bathroom, Vantage & Co took things back to brickwork to completely fit out the room with new Adger black gloss brick tiles, a freestanding Winchester bath, high spec chrome fittings and a contemporary Crittal-style shower screen.

Meet the 2023 national winners

Click on a winner to read more about them and their project. You can read the 2023 national finalists' brochure here or the winners' brochure here.

2023 MBAs, Overall winner, Vantage & Co Group Limited, Central 1 2000px

22 September 2023

2023 Master Builder of the Year: Vantage & Co Group Limited

Congratulations to Vantage & Co Group Limited on being crowned the overall winner of the 2023 Master Builder of the Year Award.

22 September 2023

2023 Master Builder Awards Apprentice of the Year: Seth Barton of Neways Group Ltd

Demonstrating exceptional drive and overcoming significant obstacles to become a successful apprentice in every respect, Seth Barton is a worthy winner of this year’s award.

2023 MBAs, Bathroom Project National Winner, Marlfield Joinery and Construction Ltd, Northern Ireland, 2000px

22 September 2023

2023 Master Builder Awards Bathroom Project: Marlfield Joinery and Construction Ltd

This bathroom extension project made all the difference to Marlfield Joinery and Construction Ltd’s clients after their living arrangements changed.

2023 MBAs, Building Company of the Year National Winner, Home Republic Ltd, London

22 September 2023

2023 Master Builder Awards Building Company of the Year: Home Republic Ltd

Home Republic Ltd demonstrated exceptional communication with clients and communities, as well as a clear commitment to their staff to secure their place as winners of the 2023 Building Company of the Year award.

2023 Master Builder Awards, Commercial or Public Sector Project National Winner, Stonewood Builders Ltd

22 September 2023

2023 Master Builder Awards Commercial or Public Sector Project: Stonewood Builders Ltd

Stonewood Builders Ltd won this award for the creation of an ambitious full-sized replica of a Hadspen Roman Villa.

2023 MBAs, Heavenly Builder of the Year National Winner, Chris Shaw of T D G Contracts Ltd

22 September 2023

2023 Master Builder Awards Heavenly Builder of the Year: Chris Shaw of T D G Contracts Ltd

Chris played a key role in a community effort to provide a little boy with special needs a safe space to play and comfortable living facilities.

2023 MBAs, House Builder Award National Winner, Build My Home Ltd, Southern Counties 2000px 3

22 September 2023

2023 Master Builder Awards House Builder Award: Build My Home Ltd

Build My Home Ltd navigated tough planning restrictions to deliver a fantastic family home for their clients in Brighton.

2023 MBAs, Kitchen Project National Winner IPSUM (UK) Ltd, Y&T, 2000px

21 September 2023

2023 Master Builder Awards Kitchen Project: IPSUM (UK) Ltd

IPSUM (UK) Ltd overcame technical challenges to breath fresh life into a 200 year-old toll booth in this winning project.

2023 MBAs, Large Renovation Project national winner, Vantage & Co Group Limited 1

22 September 2023

2023 Master Builder Awards Large Renovation Project: Vantage & Co Group Limited

Vantage & Co brought a Georgian gem out to shine in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, winning the Large Renovation Project category.

2023 MBAs, Medium Renovation Project national winner, Wyn Davies Building & Roofing Contractor, Cymru, 2000px

22 September 2023

2023 Master Builder Awards Medium Renovation Project: Wyn Davies Building & Roofing Contractor

Wyn Davies Building & Roofing Contractor brought this historic music venue and dance hall back into tune with some seriously slick moves.

2023 MBAs, Small Renovation Project national winner, Cheshire Building and Joinery Ltd, North West

22 September 2023

2023 Master Builder Awards Small Renovation Project: Cheshire Building and Joinery Ltd

Cheshire Building and Joinery Ltd clearly followed the recipe for success in this extension project, which enabled the client to run her cake making business from home.