Swift Unlimited
Swift Unlimited has been designing and building luxury garden rooms, living annexes and extensions for over 16 years. We catch up with Swift’s founders, Martin and Cath Lawson to learn more…
Garden rooms? So, posh sheds, right?
Cath: We’ve spent the last 16 years hearing that phrase! Anyone walking into a Swift Unlimited garden room, living annex or extension will soon realise how far short that description falls!
Martin: We set out in 2007 to design and build high-end detached extensions. Imagine the quality and feel of a room from inside your house but in a beautifully designed and built, warm and weatherproof detached building in the position of your choosing in the garden – that’s a Swift Unlimited garden room! “Posh sheds” they’re not!
How has Swift changed over the years?
Martin: We have always pushed the boundaries of what is possible with a garden room; whether it’s in our creative designs, innovative materials or expectation-exceeding service, we’ve always looked to make Swift Unlimited a pioneer in the garden building world. We know our clients have increasingly sophisticated tastes and expect more from their investment. Therefore, it’s right that we not only listen to them but also stay in front by offering more innovation, better quality and service that’s second to none.
Where do you even start in designing your rooms and annexes?
Cath: As Martin said, we put the needs and wants of our clients at the centre of everything we do. This means that an “off-the-shelf” garden room or living annexe doesn’t cut it these days. We’re incredibly fortunate to have a wide portfolio of unique designs that our designers can take inspiration from. They can get creative in all sorts of ways to provide a room that is not only perfect in function, but also in form. We can, in all honesty, say that no two Swift buildings are the same. Every detail is carefully considered to offer a solution or fulfil a client’s needs.
We’ve noticed a bit of a rebrand. Tell us about it…
Martin: Well-spotted! Yes, we noticed that the more bespoke our services, designs and builds became the more we realised that the choice from Swift is boundless… hence Swift Unlimited. Our aim has always been to make clients’ dreams a reality. As dreams tend to be limitless so we needed to be limitless too. One of the key questions we ask our clients, and ourselves is “What if…?”. This approach leads to more ideas, more excitement, and fabulous outcomes.
You sound like you’re about to start a new venture, not continue running an established business!
Cath: Exactly! That’s what it feels like every day! Swift Unlimited is a family business and wouldn’t be what it is if we didn’t love our jobs. A long time ago we set four core values for ourselves and our team: Trust, Empowerment, Pride and Fun. We still live by these values today in everything we do. That way every day, every meeting and every opportunity is new and exciting!
Who are Swift Unlimited’s clients?
Martin: We love speaking with people about their dreams, their ideas and their needs for additional high-quality living space. As our name says, we’re unlimited in terms of who we want to help find the right solution. It’s our passion to help educate and equip all those who come to us with the information they need to empower their own decisions. Whether they’d love a fabulous bar; a luxury hot tub area; a games space for quality time with family and friends; a high-end gym to improve their fitness or a warm, safe, comfortable living annexe to allow multigenerational living – when clients come to Swift Unlimited they leave having spoken to knowledgeable, friendly, memorable people who have helped them along their journey.
Cath: We place great value in being the right match for clients. We are very unlikely to be the cheapest option but whilst price is a factor, we often find it is well down the list of priorities. When a client wants dependable advice and service along with fastidious attention to detail in the design and build, Swift Unlimited is the perfect choice.
Garden rooms are for summer, correct?
Martin: Everyone likes to spend time outside when the British weather allows it but Swift Unlimited’s garden rooms and living annexes are designed for year-round use. They are designed and built to be warm and dry no matter what is happening outside.
Cath: That said, the rooms of our clients definitely come into their own when it comes to the summer months. Garden rooms are the perfect hub for barbecues and garden parties offering versatile space for lots of activities. Swift Unlimited live up to our name as we can design and install beautiful, useful living space very quickly. In Spring, there is still time to be ready to take advantage of the garden this Summer and have that dream space to enjoy.
What else would you like people to know about Swift Unlimited?
Cath: There’s so much to tell but we feel that our clients are the best people to answers that!
“Stress-free project from start to finish. I wish all companies worked like Swift Garden Rooms” SC, Alderley Edge.
“They could not have been more conscientious if they had been working on their own property.” DW, Cheshire.
“The design process was efficient and precise, whilst still creative and enjoyable. The build was on time and to spec, with the builders being really great people to have around!” RS, Irb
Martin: We work hard to delight our clients and don’t take this type of feedback for granted. When it comes (and it does!), it means so much to Cath and I, and the rest of the team here at Swift Unlimited.
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