Domestic refurbishment is an imprecise science. Delays in delivery, budgets that double and builders that go bankrupt on the job are common horror stories, while names of good contractors are squirreled away, not even shared between best friends. Here, however, are some of the best.
CORNFLAKE SHOP No one can live without their 20-inch plasma screen, which is connected to the fridge, which is connected to the bath and the front gate etc. To get all this right, you need the right sort of advice early on. Chris Adair, MD of Cornflake, is used to dealing with hotshots such as Robbie Williams and Dustin Hoffman, and manages egos as well as wires. He remains committed to resolving problems after the job is done and dusted â which makes him unique in his profession. His crew all arrive in Addison Lees â a performance in itself. 020 7323 4554
