About Us
If you’ve ever watched Grand Designs, you’ll know how often ambitious projects struggle when costs, design, and delivery aren’t fully aligned. Budgets overrun, schedules drift, and the unique details that made the design special are the first to be cut.
We make sure that doesn’t happen.
At Ashington Hill, we get involved early locking in realistic costs, setting clear expectations, and fostering collaboration across the whole team. Architects, contractors, and specialist trades all work together under one coordinated approach. We monitor this using our project, design, and cost matrix, a framework that establishes exactly what kind of project you’re trying to achieve, so every decision is measured against your vision, budget, and timeline.
Our philosophy is simple: collaboration first, clarity always. By combining Quantity Surveying, Design Management, and Project Management from the outset, we give our clients reassurance, control, and confidence that their project will be delivered exactly as intended.
Meet The Team
Chris Lyford MRICS
Chris began his career as a qualified carpenter, specialising in joinery and shopfitting, before progressing into Contracts Management and Project Management, and later moving into Quantity Surveying where he achieved RICS Chartered status. Having studied at Bournemouth & Poole College and spent years delivering projects in Kensington, London, Chris combines local roots with high-end industry experience. His foundation in skilled trades provides a valuable, practical perspective that underpins his approach to cost, design, and delivery.
With experience spanning both site and consultancy roles, Chris is well-placed to bridge the gap between creative intent and technical execution. He ensures that every project is grounded in practical reality, delivered on time, on budget, and always in line with the client’s vision.
Outside of work, Chris is a hands-on dad to two young boys, and shares family life with Laura, their dog, and their cat. He’s also a keen golfer and snowboarder, and is currently working towards his Chartered Arbitration accreditation, further strengthening his professional expertise.
Laura Rogers Bsc
Laura brings a scientific background to the construction industry, having studied at Portsmouth University before working in laboratory environments developing cosmetic formulations and managing technical operations. Her analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills provide the backbone of Ashington Hill’s internal systems and client-facing delivery.
She leads on commercial strategy, compliance, documentation, and operational efficiency, ensuring projects run smoothly and are supported by clear, accurate information throughout. Laura’s ability to manage complexity with clarity helps maintain quality and control across every stage.
Away from the business, Laura balances work and family life alongside Chris with their two sons, supported (and occasionally interrupted) by their dog and cat. She is also a keen gardener and walker, finding time outdoors the perfect balance to her professional role.
Ben Wilson
Ben brings a unique combination of hands-on experience and advanced technical expertise to his role as Design Manager at Ashington Hill. Originally from Oxford, he began his career as a ship’s joiner before joining the family construction business, where he developed a deep understanding of buildability, coordination, and on-site problem solving.
After establishing his own company and working on major projects including the London Underground, Ben went on to complete a master’s degree in Building Information Modelling and Integrated Design. He has since become a Chartered Construction Manager with the CIOB and now specialises in design management and project delivery across complex schemes.
Ben’s ability to bridge the gap between design ambition and construction reality is at the heart of his role. He works closely with consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure that designs are fully coordinated, practical, and ready to deliver from day one.
