Sunday 9 October 2011

Who is Robin Hartley?

So the builders behind the renovation of The Stag and Huntsman, Hambleden are Robin Hartley & Company, a local Henley builder by all accounts.


For obvious reasons, it would be good to see examples of their work and to see the quality of the end product they build. So it's rather strange that they don't seem to have website. I would have though that any builder commissioned to renovate a building with such history, character and reputation would be able to show a strong track record.

I guess this is another example of the trust we are all placing in The Culden Faw Estate and Mr Schwarzenbach's advisers and staff. With luck, Robin Hartley and Company will build to a design that will win awards and win over the doubters such as yours truly. But the fact that they seem to not be of any great repute judging by their online profile, is going to be of concern.  Again, only time will tell.

2 comments:

  1. I couldn't find anything about them on Google other than their address.

    Let's just hope it's not this guy:

    http://www.bath.ac.uk/physics/groups/cppm/RobinH.php

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  2. Damn right. I just find it bizarre that they would have gone with a local firm given the size of the build. I guess the main thing is how they design the interior. Am keeping a close eye on things for you!!

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