Narrative was founded by Greg and Damian to solve a common issue in residential renovations - the disconnect between design and budget.

Too often, design-focused projects lead to overspending, while construction-driven ones sacrifice creativity. Narrative bridges this gap by integrating accurate cost assessments early into the design process,  ensuring clients stay on budget and diluting risk when embarking on the construction phase.

With high street locations in Streatham Hill and Crystal Palace, our process begins with a personal consultation to understand your vision. We provide a clear quotation and a straightforward payment plan, ensuring transparency from the start.

Led by industry experts Greg and Damian, with 40 years of combined experience, our team delivers beautifully designed and accurately budgeted renovations.

What our clients say about working with Narrative

  • "Narrative provided us with a succinct and organised service that was both creative and logical. Their costing services are such a benefit to the typical design process and knowing what the value of the project is just over four weeks into their services was worth its weight in gold."

    Maryanne and Julian, SW2.

  • "We would love to thank Narrative for all of their hard work. Greg and Damian were very patient with our design demands and their costing services are invaluable to the process. We would work with them again without hesitation."

    Rich, SW9.

  • "Greg and Damian have set up this product to compete against the standard process of design we are used to. I have to say, it works. Let them sit you down and walk you through it. Diagnosing their resources appropriate to the project should be how everyone is doing it. Guys, good luck and thank you again."

    Sylvia and Cyril, SW16.

  • "We love Narrative's creative process. They have so many ideas and we didn’t want the process to end. Well, we did, but that’s because we had to get in with our lives! Thanks guys, you were great."

    Sarah and Steph, SE15.

  • "We really loved working with Narrative on our project. They were clear and informative and very creative. They thought of things that there was no way we could have seen ourselves. We would thoroughly recommend working with them on your project. Thanks, guys."

    James and Katherine, TW9.

Meet the team

Greg Drain CEO Narrative Ltd Consultancy in Construction London

  • With over 25 years of experience in design and construction, Greg has a strong track record in the residential sector. He holds a degree in Set Design and began his career in the theater, film, and TV industry before transitioning to construction. During this time, he refined his building expertise while leveraging his design background to establish a company focused on the essential needs of residential renovation. Greg's unique blend of creative design skills and extensive construction knowledge ensures that every design decision is aligned with budget considerations, a cornerstone of Narrative’s vision and distinctive selling point.

Damian Wilson Narrative Ltd Consultancy in Construction London

  • Damian began his construction career in 2006, advancing from an apprenticeship in residential renovation to project management over the course of 15 years. His career includes extensive experience managing high-end commercial projects overseas. In 2021, Damian returned to London with a clear ambition: to co-found a business with Greg and address the industry's persistent inefficiencies.

Elina Harding Narrative Ltd Consultancy in Construction London

Elina Harding - Interior Architect

Tannus Narrative Ltd Consultancy in Construction London

Tannus Masters-Dray - Interior Architect

Design and cost your London home renovation project