ABOUT US
Ashton Paul in brief
Ashton Paul is a family-run residential design and build company based in Godstone, Surrey. We specialise in home extensions, loft conversions and full renovations across Surrey, London and the South East, with projects typically ranging from £100,000 to £1 million+.
The company is led by Ashton Paul Smythe BSc (Hons), a qualified building surveyor with property industry experience since 1988. Our Seven Step Process connects design, approvals, specification, estimating, contracts, construction and post-contract support so homeowners have one clear route through the project.
We've been delivering architectural services since 2005, specialising in residential extensions, loft conversions and home renovations between £100,000 and £1 million. During that time, we've learnt, what works and most importantly, what doesn't work!
Rest assured, you can be confident that the Seven Step Process will work for you. We'll come to your home, listen to your concerns and what you want to achieve, then we'll devise a bespoke plan just for you. And you'll have the peace of mind knowing we're in your corner every step of the way.
37
Years Experience
£100k-£1m
Project Range
100+
Projects
5-Star
Service
QUICK ANSWERS ABOUT ASHTON PAUL
Who is Ashton Paul?
Ashton Paul is a family-run residential design and build company based in Godstone, Surrey, led by Ashton Paul Smythe BSc (Hons), a qualified building surveyor with property industry experience since 1988.
What type of projects does Ashton Paul work on?
Ashton Paul specialises in home extensions, loft conversions and full residential renovations, typically supporting projects from £100,000 to £1 million+.
Where does Ashton Paul work?
Ashton Paul works with homeowners across Surrey, London and the South East, with a base in Godstone, Surrey.
What makes Ashton Paul different from a separate architect and builder route?
Ashton Paul's design and build model gives homeowners one structured process for design, approvals, specification, estimating, contracts, building work and post-completion support.
See our completed projects, read client testimonials, or review the Seven Step Process.
MEET ASHTON PAUL
Ashton Paul Smythe, BSc (Hons) Entrepreneur, Author & Architectural Director
Since 2005
Ashton Paul is a qualified building surveyor and has worked in the property industry since 1988.
Before formally establishing Ashton Paul Ltd in 2013, he worked as a Facilities Manager in the Royal Parks managing a multi-million-pound royal estate, then as a business development manager for Carillion Property Services, before working as an architectural director in Banstead, Surrey delivering architectural services since 2005.
During his varied career, he has worked as a building surveyor, draughtsmen, site engineer, builder's estimator, party wall surveyor, architectural technician, interior designer, facilities manager, business manager, planning consultant and architectural manager.
His unique combination of experiences has proved invaluable for Ashton's heading up the company. His specific responsibilities include client consultations, cost control and project management.
Outside work Ashton loves music and dancing (despite his advancing years he still fancies himself as a bit of a mover!). He also has a love of the finer things in life.
A FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS
At Ashton Paul (D&B) Ltd, we're proud to be a family-owned and family-run business. What started as one man's vision has grown into a thriving enterprise that brings together generations of expertise and dedication.
Over the years, Ashton's children have joined the business, bringing fresh perspectives while maintaining the core values of quality, integrity, and personal service that have always defined us. This blend of experience and innovation allows us to understand both traditional craftsmanship and modern design trends.
Being family-run means we treat every project as if it were for our own home. We understand the importance of trust, communication, and delivering results that stand the test of time—values passed down through our family and extended to every client we serve.
MISSION STATEMENT
To create a market leading Design&Build architectural company, recognised as a trusted advisor and reliable partner across the UK.
To educate homeowners and builders by providing customers with clarity, utilising our unique Seven Step Process to provide an end to end high-quality client experience.
Focusing on client needs, utilising technology and partnering with builders, we will provide a flexible delivery model and continue to challenge costs and delivery standards.
We will be viewed by the market as the 'gurus' who passionately drove change in how extensions and refurbishments are approached in the UK.