About Us
A family-run, design-led construction company with over 15 years of delivering exceptional homes across London & the Home Counties.
Who We Are
We are Vorne LTD
We are Vorne LTD — an award-winning, UK-based design and construction company led by Director Mike McGovern. We are a team of designers, planners, and builders who operate as one, united by a shared passion for doing things differently and a commitment to the highest standards on every project we touch.
Our work has been recognised with two awards: Best Residential Design & Build Firm 2025 (Buckinghamshire) and Sustainable Construction Excellence 2025.
We deliver design-led construction projects end to end. Our services span architectural design and planning permission, full construction and build, and bespoke interior design with custom joinery — all offered as a complete package or as individual stages depending on what your project needs.
We work with design-conscious clients — homeowners and developers who have high expectations for their spaces and want a team that matches their ambition. Whether you already have an architect or are starting from scratch, we partner with clients who value craft, clarity, and a result they are proud to live or work in.
Our Mission
To Transform Your Vision
Into a Stunning Reality
We believe we are only as good as our last project, so every build is treated as the most important one. We deliver on our promises, communicate with transparency, and hold ourselves to the very highest standards of design and construction — without compromise.
What Makes Us Different
Design & Construction
Under One Roof
Unlike a traditional builder or standalone architect, we bring design and construction together under one roof. This means we can genuinely understand your architect’s plans, proactively collaborate throughout the build, and take full ownership from planning permission to finished interior — giving you one trusted team, one clear vision, and none of the gaps that come from working with separate contractors.
How We Work
Our Approach
Listen & Understand
Every project begins with listening. We take the time to understand your vision, lifestyle, budget and timescales before we put pen to paper. Getting this right from the start is what sets us apart.
Design & Plan
Our in-house design team develops a proposal tailored to your brief, drawing on decades of experience across residential and commercial projects. We handle all planning submissions and technical approvals.
Build & Deliver
With our trusted network of local trade specialists, we deliver to the highest standards of finish. We are fully programmed and priced before works start, so there are no surprises — just exceptional results.
Accreditations & Specialisms
Trusted, Certified & Committed
FMB Member
Federation of Master Builders — vetted and certified member.
Passive House
Certified in sustainable, energy-efficient construction methods.
APM
Association for Project Management — MA-level project management expertise.
AECB
Association for Environment Conscious Building member.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Working with Vorne was a high standard experience from start to finish, with no hidden costs and dependable building work throughout.
Mike and his team handled our full ground floor refurbishment beautifully, with great communication and practical advice on getting the best results without overspending.
Our garage was converted into a smart home office and utility room. Mike and his team were highly professional and worked incredibly hard to get it right.
I hired Mike for a full home refurbishment including an extension and loft conversion, and the results exceeded my expectations. The team was professional and punctual from day one.
Vorne did a beautiful job on our extension. The team was thorough and friendly, and Mike made the whole process stress free from start to finish.
Vorne were fantastic from the very start, professional, reliable and happy to adapt to changes along the way. The work was carried out to an excellent standard.
Mike joined me for a property viewing of a Grade II listed house I was considering renovating. His grasp of planning restrictions and renovation possibilities went far beyond what the viewing agent could offer, and he took the time afterwards to research the property and answer every question I had.
From the very first conversation, Vorne were professional and adaptable, even as our requirements changed along the way. Despite some added work and unpredictable weather, they delivered everything to an excellent standard and within a reasonable timeframe. We would happily use them again.
Working with Vorne on our extension was a genuinely great experience. They guided us all the way from the early design stages through to the finished build, and we would not hesitate to use them again.
A great job was done on my extension, delivered with a high quality finish and right on schedule.
Excellent builders who I would happily recommend — thoroughly professional throughout.
I would recommend Vorne to anyone looking for a very good quality build carried out by a professional team.
Highly recommended — very professional with great communication from start to finish.
Our entire house was refurbished and we couldn’t be happier with the result. The team was professional, reliable and highly skilled, managing every stage efficiently and keeping us informed throughout. The attention to detail in the finished work really stood out, and we’d highly recommend Vorne LTD for any refurbishment, renovation or extension project.
We had an amazing experience with Vorne on our home extension and would highly recommend them for similar work.
Vorne handled our design and delivered our house extension with great professionalism, communicating well throughout and producing an outstanding end result.
Vorne carried out a large rear extension and new kitchen, transforming our new house before we moved in. We worked closely with Mike to get the design we wanted and are very happy with the outcome.
Free Consultation
Ready to Start Your Project?
We offer a free initial visit and no-obligation quote for all projects. Whether you have plans ready or just a rough idea, we’re here to help.