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Russell Everett
Winner | Cardiff Excellence Awards

Russell Everett

Director at Excel Home Design Ltd

20+ years experience Greater Cardiff Area Construction Team of 11-50

I strongly believe we have the vision that nobody else can see.

  • Building Contractor of the Year Award
  • Construction Company of the Year Award
  • Construction Director of the Year Award
  • Director of the Year Award
  • Founder of the Year in Construction
  • Home Improvement Business of the Year Award

About Russell

Like any business owner, I have experienced both highs and lows. Through dedication, professionalism, delivering results, and always keeping my word, I have built a respected brand that has successfully traded for over 20 years. In the early years, we focused mainly on commercial projects. However, recognising that many companies offered similar services, I chose a different path, concentrating on domestic clients and bringing a higher standard of service and craftsmanship to their homes. Since 2013, we have received numerous industry awards recognising the quality and range of work we deliver. My greatest achievement to date came in June this year with the launch of our new showroom at St George’s Church in Tonyrefail. This project fulfilled a long-term vision to create a unique and meaningful experience for our clients. Developed over seven years, the showroom was built with care, focus and determination, despite industry challenges, including Covid. There were times when I questioned the journey, but I remained committed to delivering something truly different. The appointment-only approach ensures every client receives dedicated attention in a relaxed, welcoming environment. I am incredibly grateful to my team for their hard work and craftsmanship in bringing this vision to life. It is also special to see St George’s Church given a new purpose and to receive such positive feedback from the local community, which makes me immensely proud.

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Proudest achievements

  • CIOB Accredited
  • Federation of Master Builders Accredited
  • Which Trusted Trader Accredited
  • LABC Accredited
  • 2013 LABC Small Housebuilder Barn Conversion
  • 2017 LABC Best Extensions & Alterations
  • 2018 LABC Best Domestic Extension or Alteration
  • 2018 LABC Best Change of Use or Conversion
  • 2018 LABC Best Extension & Alterations
  • 2018 LABC Best Local Builder or Traditional Craftsperson
  • 2021 Medium Renovation Project
  • 2021 FMB Small Renovation Project
  • 2021 FMB Kitchen Project
  • 2021 FMB Bathroom Project
  • 2023 FMB Kitchen Project
  • 2023 FMB Small Renovation Project
  • 2023 FMB Heavenly Builder of the Year
  • 2023 FMB Bathroom Project
  • 2025 FMB Outstanding Builder of the Year
  • 2025 FMB Small Renovation Project
  • 2026 New Showroom Launch, a new venture for Excel Home Design and a whole new, nothing like it experience for clients
  • 2020 – 2022 Vice President
  • 2024 – 2024 President of the Federation of Master Builders Cymru

About Excel Home Design Ltd

At Excel Home Design, we create homes designed for living. From light-filled extensions to bespoke kitchens, every project is built around thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. We call it Designs for Living because your home should work for you every day. Our extensions do more than add space. They transform homes, creating open-plan kitchens, additional living areas, home offices, utility rooms and playrooms that unlock a property's full potential. Our sunrooms provide a seamless connection between home and outdoors, flooded with natural light and tailored to each client's lifestyle. Every design is unique because every family uses their home differently. We believe kitchens are the heart of the home, where family gathers and memories are made. Our bespoke kitchens combine functionality, style and exceptional craftsmanship. The same philosophy applies to our bespoke bathrooms and bedrooms, balancing luxury, practicality, comfort and storage to suit the way our clients live. Our in-house design service brings projects to life before construction begins. Using immersive virtual reality technology, clients can experience their new kitchen, extension, renovation or garden room and confidently visualise the finished result. Through our proven 8-Step Process, we guide clients from concept to completion. Creating a dream home is about more than bricks and mortar; it's about vision, trust and meticulous attention to detail. With Excel Home Design, ev

About Russell's team

We are a team of 10, small enough to care, take pride and deliver the highest standard of craftmanship that Excel Home Design is about and known for, we also have a strong dedicated subcontractor base that we have worked with for many years. Even though we have people in different positions within the business from management through to general operatives we are all one team following the same dream. As in any business having a vision is one thing, however, you need the right team to make it happen. Shaping a team is one of the hardest roles of my job and over the years it has taken time to shape and mould the existing team who have now been in place for many years. It’s about bringing out the best of themselves within their individual trades and deliver the results we do, this intern enables the team to bring on the next generation of trades people through apprenticeship schemes and in house training. With the launch of our new showroom this gives us great opportunities to increase the number of staff we employee and to train and allow trades to be proud of what they achieve daily.

The journey

When I left school at the age of 16 all I wanted to be was a carpenter, I was luckily enough to have the chance of an apprenticeship and I learnt a lot from that. I went on to be self employed at the age of 19 and then started a limited company in 2006, since then I have been fortunate enough to work with clients that trusted me in transforming their homes which they can enjoy with their family. I have a passion for quality homes and customer service and that is why I have developed the new showroom so clients can see the full process from start to finish in one building giving them the vision that other people can’t see.

Russell's road to the ceremony

  1. Nominated

    Nominated on 9 October 2026

  2. People's Choice vote

    Voting has closed

  3. Finalists announced

    Russell was a finalist

  4. Winner

    Russell won Construction Director of the Year Award