How Optisoul was born
My passion for designing innovative bespoke buildings
Optisoul means optimal living spaces created with Heart and Soul.
By the age of sixteen, I was playing for a professional football club. Discipline, focus and ambition shaped my early years — until injury brought that chapter to an abrupt close.
What felt like a setback became the foundation of everything that followed.
Alongside football, I had trained as a carpenter and joiner through an apprenticeship. Craftsmanship — precision, patience and pride in doing things properly — became my new path.
Over the past 30+ years, I’ve worked across residential and commercial construction as a carpenter, project manager and business owner. I ran a successful commercial building company for twelve years before selling it in 2016. That experience shaped my standards: structure, quality control, clear budgeting and strong leadership.
Optisoul was born from that foundation.
After a career break, my wife asked me to build her a garden room so she could work from home. When I researched the modular options available, I felt they lacked longevity and thoughtful design. I knew it could be done better — so I built it.
What began as one garden room became something more.
Today, I design and build bespoke garden rooms that are considered well-proportioned and built to last — permanent, regulation-compliant spaces that enhance how our clients live and work.
With a sharp eye for detail, quality materials and a trusted team of skilled professionals, we create living spaces that feel as though they’ve always belonged.
I work with a small number of clients at any one time.
This allows me to personally oversee each project, ensuring exceptional standards, clear communication and a seamless experience from concept through to completion.
Every garden room we create is entirely bespoke — designed specifically for your property, lifestyle and long-term needs. We do not build from modular kits or pre-fabricated systems. Instead, we craft permanent, regulation-compliant structures built to integrate beautifully with your home.
With over thirty years of experience across residential and commercial construction, we combine sustainable materials, advanced building techniques and meticulous craftsmanship to create living spaces that are both refined and enduring.
Recent Projects
What People Are Saying
“Having an office at the bottom of our garden has been life-changing. I now have a clearer boundary between work and the rest of my life. We’re so pleased with how it looks and feels, the build quality is excellent – and I love working there.”
— Helena Clayton, Leadership Development Consultant
Optisoul is an exceptional building company led by Creig, the backbone of their success. Creig has meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering dedication to ensure every project is executed flawlessly. His genuine desire for client satisfaction drives him to go above and beyond, and we have been 100% satisfied with all the projects he’s done for us. What sets Optisoul apart is not just the quality of their work, but also the characters of the team Creig assembles. They all radiate professionalism and have an incredible work ethic, going the extra mile to deliver outstanding results. Optisoul is built on trust and excellence I would wholeheartedly recommend them!
— Anna Rivers, Weybridge, Surrey
“Creig and his team have created a space at the bottom of our garden that has transformed our lives much more than we could have ever hoped. He listened to our needs, worked with our ideas and with his experience and knowledge, we got a perfect garden room. Thank you.”
— Alison Alibaster, Molesey, Surrey
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We undertake projects in Surrey and the surrounding areas. Your consultations will combine in-person site visits, emails and online communications.