12/04/2026
From a £10k loan & a single story extension to £1M builds….
Hi, we’re Sam & Jake — brothers and founders of Project Nine.
In 2018, we took the leap to start our own business, having previously worked as site and contracts managers within the construction and maintenance industries.
Sam began his career as a bricklayer before completing an honours degree in Construction Management, and more recently achieving a Passive House qualification. Jake started out as an air conditioning engineer before progressing into senior management roles.
Construction has always been in our blood — our grandad ran a brick factory, and our dad was a bricklayer.
Like many, we started with very little — a £10k loan to buy a van, some uniforms, and business cards. Our first project was a £50k single-storey extension, and from there, a steep learning curve led us to where we are today: delivering bespoke, high-specification homes and renovations, with project values up to £1M.
Nearly eight years on, we’re proud to be running a seven-figure business with a great team, creating considered, high-quality homes across Essex and Suffolk — with a focus on simplicity, clarity, and reliability.
We work closely with our clients from concept through to completion, offering:
• Pre-construction support
• Quantity surveying
• Interior design
• Project management
• Construction & installation
• Bespoke joinery
We take on a limited number of projects each year to remain hands-on and ensure every detail is executed to the highest standard.
If you’re planning a renovation, extension, or new build — or simply exploring ideas — we’d love to hear from you.
📸 Anya Rice | Suffolk Interiors Photographer
