Simon Smith

Simon is the Founder and Chief Executive of Betternest, a company which provides an end-to-end renovation solution for homeowners that empowers them, removes fear and uncertainty from the process and delivers on time and on budget.

Simon is passionate about democratising architecture and revolutionising the age-old problems of domestic renovation.  He founded Betternest to create an independent service with homeowners at the centre – where they can get the best and most affordable architectural services, joined together with best-in-class management and construction of their project.  

Simon is also an expert in Permitted Development Rights and planning.  

Following formal study at Liverpool John Moores University and the prestigious Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA) in London, Simon founded Betternest in 2007, having previously established an architectural practice in Fulham, where he was responsible for designing and managing over one hundred projects across the South of England.  

A builder’s son, Simon has also worked as a carpenter’s apprentice and project manager for construction firms, which has enabled him to gain valuable insight into the domestic renovation process.

Learn more about Simon and Betternest at www.betternest.co.uk . And you can book in to see Simon giving a Specialist Masterclass on the day!